[Dixielandjazz] Re: American "Coronation"

[David Richoux]

Jim, and all else who may be interested:
(sorry - I cannot quote your non-plain text message ;-)

I was in the US Navy Drum & Bugle Corps back in 1969 while at the San Diego boot
camp - a great experience with lots of ceremonial stuff every day, and even some 
parades in other cities. 

There is a video available that covers many of the US Military ceremonial units in
action. I saw it on the History  channel a few years ago - it was pretty good, but
not great. 

Dave Richoux

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