Washington Photo Blog: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007

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We Will Rock You

The United States Marine Band plays at a reception honoring the 2006 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals in the Grand Foyer of the White House. The band was established in 1798, and it is the oldest professional musical organization in the country. Its primary function is to provide music for the President.

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