[PAR] [TLE] Semper Fidelis (march) [SEP] "Semper Fidelis", written in 1888 by John Philip Sousa (The March King), is regarded as the official march of the United States Marine Corps.  This piece was one of two composed in response to a request from United States President Chester Arthur for a new piece to be associated with the United States President.  The words Semper Fidelis are Latin for "Always Faithful." [PAR] [TLE] John Philip Sousa [SEP] John Philip Sousa ( ; ; November 6, 1854 – March 6, 1932) was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era, known primarily for American military and patriotic marches.  Because of his mastery of march composition, he is known as "The March King", or the "American March King" due to his British counterpart Kenneth J. Alford also being known by the former nickname.  Among his best-known marches are "The Stars and Stripes Forever" (National March of the United States of America), "Semper Fidelis" (Official March of the United States Marine Corps), "The Liberty Bell" (used as the theme for Monty Python's Flying Circus), "The Thunderer" and "The Washington Post".
[PAR] [TLE] Semper Fidelis ( march ) [ SEP ] " Semper Fidelis " , written in 1888 by John Philip Sousa ( The March King ) , is regarded as the official march of the United States Marine Corps . This piece was one of two composed in response to a request from United States President Chester Arthur for a new piece to be associated with the United States President . The words Semper Fidelis are Latin for " Always Faithful . " [PAR] [TLE] John Philip Sousa [ SEP ] John Philip Sousa ( ; ; November 6 , 1854 – March 6 , 1932 ) was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era , known primarily for American military and patriotic marches . Because of his mastery of march composition , he is known as " The March King " , or the " American March King " due to his British counterpart Kenneth J. Alford also being known by the former nickname . Among his best - known marches are " The Stars and Stripes Forever " ( National March of the United States of America ) , " Semper Fidelis " ( Official March of the United States Marine Corps ) , " The Liberty Bell " ( used as the theme for Monty Python 's Flying Circus ) , " The Thunderer " and " The Washington Post " .
Who is the British counterpart of the man who wrote "Semper Fidelis" in 1888?
Who is the British counterpart of the man who wrote " Semper Fidelis " in 1888 ?
Kenneth J. Alford
Kenneth J. Alford