The real tradition of "Hail to the Chief" goes back to President James ... by orchestral conductor James Sanderson — had been played for earlier presidents, but not routinely.

“Hail to the Chief,” written by a Scotsman, James Sanderson, was brought into regular use in the White House by First Lady Sarah Childress Polk, who felt her husband, James, the ...

“Hail to the Chief” originally honored Roderick ... 1810 for his long history poem “The Lady of the Lake,” and James Sanderson composed the familiar melody for a dramatic adaptation.

The words “hail to the chief” first referred not to a president ... was written for the musical by English composer James Sanderson. In America, it was quickly fitted with new lyrics and ...

Back in July, Ducey told reporters that he set his ringtone for calls from the White House to “Hail to the Chief” by composer James Sanderson so that he never misses a call from Trump or Vice ...

The real tradition of "Hail to the Chief" goes back to President James K. Polk, elected in 1844. It grew out of the practical, political instincts of first lady Sarah Childress Polk. "Polk was not ...

“Hail to the Chief” originally honored Roderick ... 1810 for his long history poem “The Lady of the Lake,” and James Sanderson composed the familiar melody for a dramatic adaptation.