The first time presidents hear "Hail to the Chief" played for them is right after taking the oath of office. There are no firm rules for when — or how often — to use the song. Sponsor Message ...

COLUMN | ‘Hail to the Chief’: Some presidents loved it. Some hated it. Since the 1800s, they’ve all heard it.

In one early scene, Roderick’s pike-wielding, tartan-clad clansmen serenade him with a lusty “Boat Song,” the source of our national tribute: “Hail to the Chief who in triumph advances!

We'll explore the history of "Hail to the Chief." It will be played twice on Jan. 20, which is Inauguration Day. Once for Barack Obama and once for Donald Trump.

What music is traditionally played at the inauguration? "Hail to the Chief" will be used to welcome President-elect Donald Trump back to the White House after he takes his oath of office Jan. 20.

One perk of the presidency is that it comes with its own anthem. But when it comes to playing "Hail to the Chief," historians might say that Donald Trump is no James K. Polk.

Watch President Obama Belt It Out With B.B. King Crooner-in-chief shows off his vocal prowess at a bluesy White House concert where he sings "Sweet Home Chicago" accompanied by a roster of music ...

Outside of show business, the presidency is one of the few jobs that comes with its own song. In a tradition dating back to the 1800s, when the commander in chief enters the room, the U.S. Marine ...

Following a glittering 1960s White House State Dinner with Leonard Bernstein conducting, the orchestra was several numbers into a Bernstein medley when President John Kennedy summoned military ...

Traditionally, the U.S. Marine Band has played “Hail to the Chief” when the president arrives at state functions. However, since Vladimir Putin is not present at these events, is it … ...