The President's Hymn

In 1863, a song was composed by William Augustus Muhlenberg and Joseph W. Turner to honor the new holiday established by President Abraham Lincoln. The song is called "The President's Hymn." Here's more information about the history and men behind "The President's Hymn" as well as links to the music sheet and lyrics of the said song.

This Day in Music History: 1895 - Paul Hindemith was born in Hanau, Germany. He was a German music theorist, teacher, string player and composer during the 20th century. He was the professor of composition at Berlin's Academy of Music from 1927 to 1937 and taught at Yale University from 1940 to 1955. Hindemith also received honorary doctorates from the University of Frankfurt, the Free University of Berlin and Oxford University.