Veterans

Read articles about famous and not-so-famous military veterans of the United States of America. Click the link to read the article in full.

What is the fanfare that is played before the president, a general or other high ranking official arrives? Ruffles and Flourishes are sounded to render military honors and precede prescribed music for persons being honored. The post Ruffles and Flourishes appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

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A bugle, a soldier, and a real hero of September 11th Above is a photo of US Army PFC Ira Rolston sounding a captured Viet… The post From Vietnam to the World Trade Center appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

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INTERESTING BACH INSTRUMENTS BACH ONE-VALVE FIELD TENOR BUGLE FT9 Article by Roy Hempley             Vincent Bach’s records show that he made 11 one-valve field tenor… The post BACH ONE-VALVE FIELD TENOR BUGLE appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

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DANIEL ADAMS BUTTERFIELD 1831-1901 Who was the general whose name is associated with Taps?  Daniel Adams Butterfield was born in Utica, New York, on October… The post Daniel Adams Butterfield appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

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The sounding of Taps at Veterans Day ceremonies I have noticed a lot of discussion about the appropriateness of sounding Taps as part of Veterans… The post Taps on Veterans Day appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

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As November 19 marks the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, it is interesting to look at the days and weeks before the dedication ceremony and… The post Lincoln At Gettysburg appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

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“God of Our Fathers” is a 19th-century American hymn, written in 1876 for the 100th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence celebration in… The post God of Our Fathers appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

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As we celebrate 2021, we connect what 21 means at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 21 symbolizes the highest military honor-the 21-gun salute. During the… The post 21 Steps at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

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