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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.

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…

William Carson Medal of Honor Bugler

William J. Carson was one of about twenty Civil War Musicians to receive the Medal of Honor. He is the only musician ever to receive…

Sounds of Remembrance

Sounds of Remembrance On November 11, 1918 World War I came to and end with the Armistice that took effect at 11 am. Thus was…

Hitting the High Notes

Hitting the High Notes…For Those that say I have one of the worst Jobs. My preparation is always the same. My instrument is so highly…

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