Sousa Bridge

Sousa Bridge

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Named after John Philip Sousa this bridge carries Pennsylvania Avenue, America's main street, across the Anacostia River and into the heart of Washington. Born a half-mile from the bridge, John Philip Sousa built the Marine Band into one of the most famous musical groups in the world. Known as "the March King," Sousa composed many marches, the most famous being "The Stars and Stripes Forever." Sousa is buried in Congressional Cemetery, just on the other side of the bridge.