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Marines

Remembering President Jimmy Carter

"The President's Own" remembers Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States of America

"The President's Own" remembers and honors former President Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States.

"The President's Own" Marine Chamber Orchestra will participate in the funeral of President Carter on Jan. 9 at the Washington National Cathedral. The full program and details will be posted here as they become available.

Read about the relationship between the United States Marine Band and President Carter.

More than 60 members of "The President's Own" are participating in the State Funeral for President Carter. To arrange an interview or to obtain photos video, or audio, contact the Marine Band Office of Communication at 202-433-5809 or marineband.communication@usmc.mil.

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Program


State Dinner for Chancellor Helmut Schmidt of West Germany, July 13,1977; Courtesy of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library 

Marine Band Director Lieutenant Colonel John Bourgeois, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and President Jimmy Carter with the Marine Chamber Orchestra, Jan. 6, 1981. Courtesy of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library 


President Jimmy Carter poses with members of the Marine Band Jazz Combo on Dec. 7, 1977. Courtesy of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library 


President Jimmy Carter speaks at a State Dinner on March 26, 1979, in honor of the Egyptian-Israeli peace signing, otherwise known as the Camp David Accords. Courtesy of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library

President Jimmy Carter with Marine Band then-Assistant Director Captain John Bourgeois and members of the Marine Chamber Orchestra at the White House in the Grand Foyer during the Governors' Dinner, March 1, 1977. (official White House photo) Courtesy of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library 

President Jimmy Carter and guests applaud the Marine Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Marine Band Director Captain John Bourgeois, in the Grand Foyer of the White House during a luncheon for the King and Queen of Belgium. April 22, 1980, (Official White House Photo) Courtesy of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library


President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter dance to music provided by the Marine Chamber Orchestra during a State Dinner for Chancellor Helmut Schmidt of West Germany, July 13,1977. Courtesy of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library


State Dinner for Chancellor Helmut Schmidt of West Germany. Courtesy of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library 


President Jimmy Carter and Japanese Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda listen to a Marine Band harpist. March 21,1977. Courtesy of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library