Taps

Here you will find articles about Taps, the National Song of Remembrance in the United States of America. Click the link to read the article in full.

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The bugle call of Taps originated during the American Civil War (1861-65) and was written as a replacement signal for Lights Out. It was used… The post Taps at Presidential

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What is the piece of music played each time the President is announced? Where did that tune originate? “Hail To The Chief” Arranged by Jari… The post Hail to the

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During 100 Nights of Taps we honor the fallen laid to rest at the Gettysburg National Cemetery. Beginning on Memorial Day and ending on Labor Day, each evening a bugler will sound taps at the cemetery in Gettysburg, PA. Taps is sounded at 7 pm.

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