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US Army's Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Keeps 200-Year-Old Tradition Alive


03 December 2008

The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps is now getting ready for its next big event on January 20th when they will entertain thousands of visitors at the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States Barack Obama
The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps is now getting ready for its next big event on January 20 when they will entertain thousands of visitors at the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama
The U.S. Army's Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps is one of the most visible military units in the world. Sporting their revolutionary war inspired uniforms and playing adaptations of traditional military signal instruments, the Old Guard has performed for millions of people around the world. 

VOA's Liu Enming has more on this busy group that performs nearly 500 performances every year. Elaine Lu narrates.

 

 

 



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