The United States responds to Pancho Villa’s attack on Columbus, New Mexico with a military expedition into Mexico, commanded by Gen. John “Black Jack” Pershing.

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Opening War Theme

“The Army Goes Rolling Along”
Composed by John Philip Sousa in 1917. Public domain.
Performed by the United States Army Band. Public domain recording. Source.

“It’s a Long, Long Way to Tipperary”
Composed in 1912 by Jack Judge and Harry Williams. Public domain.
Public domain recording. In the alternative, it is asserted that the use of the recording here constitutes fair use under copyright law. Source.

Closing War Theme

 

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