Tuesday marks 75th anniversary of March King visit
Monday, September 13, 2004
Cmdr. John Philip Sousa was given the key to the city of Cape Girardeau upon his arrival here on Sept. 14, 1929. Mayor James A. Barks, standing on the running board of the car, presented the key. Southeast Missourian
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