"slow march during military ceremonies, often while the band counter-marches. The song is not to be confused with ""Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean"", nor with ""Stand Columbia"", the alma mater of Columbia University. Hail, Columbia ""Hail, Columbia"" is an American patriotic song that is the ceremonial entrance march of the Vice President of the United States. It was previously considered, with several other songs, one of the unofficial national anthems of the United States until 1931, when ""The Star-Spangled Banner"" was named as the official national anthem. Columbia is the poetic name for the national personification of the United"
"National Anthem of Colombia The ""National Anthem of the Republic of Colombia"" () is the official name of the national anthem of Colombia. It is commonly known by its incipit ""¡Oh gloria inmarcesible!"" (), although this is not its official title. It is largely the creation of José Domingo Torres, an actor from Bogotá, who took a poem written by former Colombian president Rafael Núñez and asked a friend, opera singer Oreste Sindici, to set it to music. The official announcement of the song came in the form of Act 33 of October 28, 1920. The law 198 of 1995,"
"radiating sun and trailed by several rail cars. The seal reads the motto of the District of Columbia, ""JUSTITIA OMNIBUS"" (Latin for ""justice for all""); and ""1871"" (the year when the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1871 was passed, organizing the District in its present form). The official seal is always presented in black and white. The Secretary of the District of Columbia is the official custodian of the Seal. When it was first adopted in 1871, the original seal featured Lady Justice placing a wreath not on a statue of George Washington, but on the Statue of Freedom,"
"Hail to the Chief ""Hail to the Chief"" is the official Presidential Anthem of the United States, composed by James Sanderson. The song's playing accompanies the appearance of the President of the United States at many public events. For major official occasions, the United States Marine Band and other military ensembles are generally the performers, so directives of the United States Department of Defense have, since 1954, been the main basis for according it official status. It is preceded by four ruffles and flourishes when played for the President. The song is also played during a former President's state funeral"
"Seal of the District of Columbia The seal of the District of Columbia consists of a circular design with the words “DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA” stretched across the top inside portion in an arc. The Seal includes two human figures which are the likeness of George Washington and a blindfolded female figure holding a wreath in her right hand and a stone tablet with the word ""CONSTITUTION"" in her left hand. The Seal also contains a depiction of the United States Capitol, several agricultural products, an eagle in a war stance, a train locomotive crossing the Potomac River, emblazoned by a"
"Coat of arms of British Columbia The coat of arms of British Columbia is the heraldic symbol representing the Canadian province of British Columbia. The arms contains symbols reflecting British Columbia's British heritage along with local symbols. At the upper part of the shield is the Union Jack, representing the United Kingdom. The lower portion of the shield features a golden sun setting into the ocean, representing the province's location on the Pacific. The original arms, consisting of only the shield, were granted by royal warrant of King Edward VII on March 31, 1906. The arms were further augmented with"
"the American government, with the first usage of the term dating from the War of 1812. He is depicted as a stern elderly white man with white hair and a goatee beard, and dressed in clothing that recalls the design elements of the flag of the United States – for example, typically a top hat with red and white stripes and white stars on a blue band, and red and white striped trousers. Columbia is a poetic name for the Americas and the feminine personification of the United States of America, made famous by African-American poet Phillis Wheatley during the"
"1889, and by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916, and was made the national anthem by a congressional resolution on March 3, 1931 (46 Stat. 1508, codified at ), which was signed by President Herbert Hoover. Before 1931, other songs served as the hymns of U.S. officialdom. ""Hail, Columbia"" served this purpose at official functions for most of the 19th century. ""My Country, 'Tis of Thee"", whose melody is identical to ""God Save the Queen"", the United Kingdom's national anthem, also served as a ""de facto"" national anthem. Following the War of 1812 and subsequent U.S. wars, other songs emerged"
"represents. Because the District of Columbia lies within the original thirteen English Colonies, the twists of the wreath are accordingly in white and red. On a red three-sided background, the crest of the National Guard of the District of Columbia, proper. Approved 7 June 1948. A blue rectangular field, centered thereon the crest of the National Guard of the District of Columbia, proper. Below the crest, Headquarters, District of Columbia National Guard inscribed in blue on white ribbons edged in gold. Approved 1930. District of Columbia Army National Guard The District of Columbia Army National Guard is the Army component"
"Great Seal of British Columbia The Great Seal of British Columbia is a seal used to authenticate documents issued by the government of British Columbia that are released in the name of the Queen in Right, including the appointment of the Executive Council and Ministers (the Cabinet). The seal was controlled originally held by the Provincial Secretary of British Columbia in 1872 and now by the Provincial Registrar for British Columbia. In the centre of the Great Seal is the shield from the Coat of Arms of British Columbia. A border surrounds the coat of arms, including the words ""The"
"Anthem of Bogotá The Anthem of Bogotá is the musical composition that symbolizes the Colombia's capital city. It was officially adopted through the decree 1000 of July 31, 1974. The anthem’s lyrics were written by the poet Pedro Medina Avendaño and the music was composed by the musician Roberto Pineda Duque. The anthem was selected through a public concourse announced following the agreement 71 of 9 September 1967, whose judge was named by the decree number 731 of 3 July 1974 and the prize was 50.000 pesos. The judges of the concourse selected this song on 31 July 1974 and"
"the District of Columbia / Washington, D.C.), and the Ronald Reagan Building. The building is owned by the General Services Administration. Completed in 1932, it was renamed after Herbert Hoover in 1981. Hoover served as Secretary of Commerce (1921–1928) and later President (1929–1933). The closest Washington Metro station is Federal Triangle. The White House Visitor Center (on the first floor) is in the Hoover Building. The Department of Commerce was established after President William Howard Taft signed legislation creating the department on his last day in office, March 4, 1913, splitting the former Department of Commerce and Labor into the"
"Government House (British Columbia) Government House of British Columbia is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, as well as that in Victoria of the Canadian monarch, and has casually been described as ""the Ceremonial Home of all British Columbians."" It stands in the provincial capital on a estate at 1401 Rockland Avenue; while the equivalent building in many countries has a prominent, central place in the capital, the site of British Columbia's Government House is relatively unobtrusive within Victoria, giving it more the character of a private home. The first building in the area used specifically"
"which currently sits atop the Capitol Building. By 1888, the seal had been modified to feature a statue of George Washington. It is the policy of the District of Columbia government that the use of the Corporate Seal of the District of Columbia is prohibited, except by permission obtained from the Secretary of the District of Columbia. The display or use of the District of Columbia Seal is restricted to an official purpose as approved by the Secretary. All requests for permission to use or reproduce the Seal of the District of Columbia must be submitted in writing to the"
"of the District of Columbia. She hosted events throughout the city including a day devoted to African American poetry during Black History Month. She also developed and managed the Young Champion Poets Program which provides local young poets the opportunity to write and perform their own poetry. Kendrick served until her death in November 2017. Poet Laureate of the District of Columbia The Poet Laureate of the District of Columbia of the official poet of the District of Columbia. The Poet Laureate is officially appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia and the DC Commission on the Arts"
"given to Richard Clement Moody as commander of the Royal Engineers, Columbia Detachment. This position coexisted with the office of Governor of British Columbia served by James Douglas during that time. The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia is appointed in the same manner as the other provincial viceroys in Canada and is similarly tasked with carrying out most of the monarch's constitutional and ceremonial duties. The present, and 30th, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia is Janet Austin, who has served in the role since 24 April, 2018. The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia is vested with a number of governmental"
"unique Garry Oak ecosystem. Government House (British Columbia) Government House of British Columbia is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, as well as that in Victoria of the Canadian monarch, and has casually been described as ""the Ceremonial Home of all British Columbians."" It stands in the provincial capital on a estate at 1401 Rockland Avenue; while the equivalent building in many countries has a prominent, central place in the capital, the site of British Columbia's Government House is relatively unobtrusive within Victoria, giving it more the character of a private home. The first building in"
"Order of British Columbia The Order of British Columbia is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Instituted in 1989 by Lieutenant Governor David Lam, on the advice of the Cabinet under Premier Bill Vander Zalm, the order is administered by the Governor-in-Council and is intended to honour current or former British Columbia residents for conspicuous achievements in any field, being thus described as the highest honour amongst all others conferred by the British Columbia Crown. The Order of British Columbia, which evolved out of and replaced the earlier Order of the Dogwood, is intended"
"(also including ""Hail, Columbia"", the ""Star-Spangled Banner"", ""Yankee Doodle"", and ""My Country Tis of Thee"") for use as a national anthem, the United States at the time having no song officially designated as such. ""Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean"" reached a height of popularity during the presidency of Abraham Lincoln and subsequently became a staple in the repertoire of the United States Marine Band. The tune was later used repeatedly by the composer Charles Ives, featuring notably in his Second Symphony and as well as in his Piano Sonata No. 2. In the 1957 musical ""The Music Man"" –"
"The ministry of John Horgan was sworn in by Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon on July 18, 2017. The current cabinet consists of New Democrats. Executive Council of British Columbia The Executive Council of British Columbia (informally and more commonly, the Cabinet of British Columbia) is the cabinet of that Canadian province. Almost always made up of members of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia the Cabinet is similar in structure and role to the Cabinet of Canada while being smaller in size. As federal and provincial responsibilities differ there are a number of different portfolios between the federal and provincial"
"clothing a lapel pin, appearing as a smaller enamel Dogwood flower capped by a crown. Past appointments include: Order of British Columbia The Order of British Columbia is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Instituted in 1989 by Lieutenant Governor David Lam, on the advice of the Cabinet under Premier Bill Vander Zalm, the order is administered by the Governor-in-Council and is intended to honour current or former British Columbia residents for conspicuous achievements in any field, being thus described as the highest honour amongst all others conferred by the British Columbia Crown. The"
"completing his oath of office as the Vice President, Biden received in his honor the first playing of four ruffles and flourishes and the march ""Hail, Columbia"" by members of the armed forces. This was followed by a performance of ""America the Beautiful"" by James Taylor. After the performance of ""America the Beautiful"", Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to President‑elect Obama. After he had completed the oath of office as the President, Obama received in his honor the 21-gun salute and the first playing of four ruffles and flourishes and the march ""Hail to the Chief"""
"to Congress, where it remained for 24 hours, while it had a Guard of Honor of the President and his cabinet, representative to Congress, diplomtas, Army Cadets, school delegations, teachers, member of the Guatemalan Society of Geography and History, journalist and intellectuals. Doctor Raúl Roa Garcia, director of Culture the Cuban government, made the ceremonial speech and a student choral group sang the anthems of Cuba and Guatemala, and, for the first time, the ""Hymn to ""José Joaquín Palma"""", composed by Raúl Marchena. To end the ceremony, a bronze plaque with the signatures of Palma Lasso and Rafael Alrez Ovalle"
"follow him up and down a step ladder blowing ""Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean"" on a B-flat Sears-Roebuck model 1322 plastic bugle. A real cute act. But they didn't laugh."" During the recovery of the Apollo 11 astronauts after splashdown of the flight's command capsule (named Columbia) in the Pacific Ocean, President of the United States Richard Nixon – then embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS ""Hornet"" – ordered the Band of the COMNAVAIRPAC (Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific) to perform ""Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean"". <score> </score> Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean ""Columbia, the Gem of"
"offices of Mayor of Washington and Georgetown) has remained in place since its establishment in 1975. There have been eight Mayors of the District of Columbia: Mayor of the District of Columbia The Mayor of the District of Columbia is the head of the executive branch of the government of the District of Columbia, in the United States. The mayor has the duty to enforce district laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Council of the District of Columbia, in the United States. In addition, the mayor oversees all district services, public property, police"
"the District as a whole. The council chair is also elected at-large. There are 37 Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) elected by small neighborhood districts. ANCs can issue recommendations on all issues that affect residents; government agencies take their advice under careful consideration. The Attorney General of the District of Columbia, currently Karl Racine, is elected to a four-year term. Washington, D.C., observes all federal holidays and also celebrates Emancipation Day on April 16, which commemorates the end of slavery in the District. The flag of Washington, D.C., was adopted in 1938 and is a variation on George Washington's family coat"
"Poet Laureate of the District of Columbia The Poet Laureate of the District of Columbia of the official poet of the District of Columbia. The Poet Laureate is officially appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. The poet laureate program was established in 1984 by former mayor Marion Barry. The first poet laureate was Sterling A. Brown, a native Washingtonian and winner of the Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize he held the position until his death in 1989. On May 14, 1999 Dolores Kendrick was named the second Poet Laureate"
"Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean ""Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean"" is an American patriotic song which was popular in the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Composed 1843, it was long used as an unofficial national anthem of the United States, in competition with other songs. It was featured in the 1957 musical ""The Music Man"". In 1969, ""Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean"" was the music performed by a U.S. Navy Band embarked aboard USS ""Hornet"" as one of the ship's helicopters recovered the Apollo 11 astronauts from their capsule named Columbia after a"
"2018 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia The 2018 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, to elect the non-voting Delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the District of Columbia. The election coincides with the 2018 elections of other federal, state, and local offices. The non-voting delegate is elected for a two-year term. Democrat Eleanor Holmes Norton, the incumbent delegate first elected in 1990, is seeking re-election for a 15th consecutive term. The primary election for party nominee was held"
"O Canada ""O Canada"" () is the national anthem of Canada. The song was originally commissioned by Lieutenant Governor of Quebec Théodore Robitaille for the 1880 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day ceremony; Calixa Lavallée composed the music, after which, words were written by the poet and judge Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. The original lyrics were in French; an English translation was published in 1906. Multiple English versions ensued, with Robert Stanley Weir's version in 1908 gaining the most popularity, eventually serving as the basis for the official lyrics enacted by Parliament. Weir's lyrics have been revised three times, most recently when ""An Act to"
"Seal of Baltimore The Seal of Baltimore is the official government emblem of the city of Baltimore, Maryland. The current City Seal was adopted for use in 1827, possibly inspired by a famous speech and toast made by sixth President John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) / [served 1825-1829], on a visit and tour in 1827, in which he dubbed the city with its most well-known nickname of ""The Monumental City"", with the recent erection of several monuments, including this for the War of 1812 and the new Washington Monument column, nearing completion in a wooded park, just north of the booming"
"The ""District of Columbia Register"" (DCR) gives brief information of actions of the Council of the District of Columbia (such as resolutions and notices of council hearings) and actions of the executive branch and independent agencies (such as proposed and emergency rulemaking). The District observes all federal holidays and also celebrates Emancipation Day on April 16, which commemorates the end of slavery in the District. The flag of the District of Columbia was adopted in 1938 and is a variation on George Washington's family coat of arms. The city's local government, particularly during the mayoralty of Marion Barry, was criticized"
"individual primarily responsible was Lewis Ledyard Weld, the territorial secretary, appointed by President Abraham Lincoln in July 1861. There is also evidence that Territorial Governor William Gilpin also was at least partially responsible for the design. Both Weld and Gilpin were knowledgeable in the art and symbolism of heraldry. Elements of design from both the Weld and Gilpin families’ coats of arms are incorporated in the territorial seal. ""Nil sine numine"" is the state motto of Colorado. The Latin phrase appears to be an adaptation from Virgil's ""Aeneid"" where in Book II, line 777 the words ""...""non haec sine numine"