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The transcript recounts Sousa's service during wartime, including his not-to-serve typhoid fever stint aboard a ship, where he famously experienced the genesis of his landmark march El Capitan. His dedication extended beyond the concert hall to the battlefield, where his music and morale-boosting performances served the nation.
Moreover, Sousa’s volunteer efforts during wartime, as depicted in the script, exemplify his patriotism. Notably, in the face of adversity, his compositions and leadership kept American spirits alive—even amidst the chaos of international conflict.