Hail to the Chief

"Hail to the Chief" was first associated with a chief executive on Feb. 22, 1815, when it was played (under the title "Wreaths for the Chieftain") to honor George Washington, who died in 1799, and the end of the War of 1812. It was used sporadically to honor presidents throughout the next few decades.

History of “Hail to the Chief” Composed as a stage adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's The Lady of the Lake, “Hail to the Chief” is attributed to English composer James Sanderson. The melody was based on an old Gaelic air, and the song was first performed in the United States in 1812.

However, the song lost popularity after World War I until it was replaced by "The Star-Spangled Banner" in 1931. It was the personal anthem for the president, until it was replaced by the song "Hail to the Chief", and it is now the official vice president's personal anthem.

"Hail to the Chief" is the personal anthem of the president of the United States, adapted by James Sanderson from an original Scottish Gaelic melody. The song's playing accompanies the appearance of the president of the United States at many public events; it is also played at inauguration ceremonies.

to live somewhere or to have come from there originally: Both John and Leeza hail from South Carolina.

To hail is to greet enthusiastically. And when it hails, ice falls from the sky and hits those hale people on the head. Hale means sturdy, the kind of people a certain prince wants at his masquerade party.

"Hail to the Chief" is the personal anthem of the president of the United States, adapted by James Sanderson from an original Scottish Gaelic melody. The song's playing accompanies the appearance of the president of the United States at many public events; it is also played at inauguration ceremonies.

It was First Lady Julia Tyler, wife of President John Tyler, who first made that request on behalf of her husband. The song evolved over time and it's the lyrics by Albert Gamse (1901-1974) that are known as the current words to “Hail to the Chief,” although they are rarely sung.

In 1789, he wrote a march in honor of the newly elected president that was featured at theaters in New York and Philadelphia (Sonneck, Report 50-63). Columbia had become the poetic name for the United States, deriving, of course, from that of Christopher Columbus.

1812 “Hail to the Chief” is attributed to an English composer, James Sanderson. It was based on an old Gaelic song and used in Sir Walter Scott's “The Lady of the Lake.” It was first performed in the United States in 1812.

The Tylers entertained frequently and it was at these parties that she reportedly asked the Marine Band to announce the President's arrival by performing “Hail to the Chief.” First Lady Sara Polk is also credited with using “Hail to the Chief” to announce the arrival of the President.

/heɪl/ C2. to praise a person or an achievement by comparing them to someone or something very good: She's been hailed as one of the best young dancers today. The film was hailed as a masterpiece in its day.