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Month: January 2023

The History of Taps and Understanding Earned Veteran Benefits

January 9, 2023 by michele fagan

“Taps” consists of 24 notes that are sounded on a bugle at funerals, wreath-laying ceremonies and memorial services for veterans.  It was not written in its current form but came from revisions to a call named “Tattoo” that was written before the Civil War.  You can see it played here and you will hear some … Read more

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