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Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva

Lincoln Departs for Washington

On this day in 1861, President-elect Abraham Lincoln left his home in Springfield, Ill., boarded a two-car private train and embarked on his journey to Washington, D.C.

Articles and Manuals

Articles about Taps and Bugle History The following are articles with great information on the history of Taps, bugles, trumpets and  bugling. These have been…

The Apollo 8 Christmas Eve Message

The Christmas Eve message from Apollo 8 December 24, 1968 It was not a mission that was supposed to have happened at that time. The…

Tribute to a Band Director

Tribute to Clarence Wroblewski, Band Director at Patterson High School, Baltimore MD Clarence Wroblewski, former Band Director at Patterson High School passed away on November…

The US Marine Band at Gettysburg

The US Marine Band at Gettysburg   In anticipation of the dedication of the new cemetery in Gettysburg to be held in November 1863, Secretary…

Wearing a Poppy

Why do we wear poppies? The reason poppies are used to remember those who have given their lives in battle is because they are the…

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