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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…

The Bugle Call That Went Viral

The Bugle Call That Went Viral CLICK START BUTTON TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST From: Between The Liner Notes. Between the Liner Notes is a…

The Night That Taps Was Played Twice

The Night That Taps Was Played Twice A Personal Reminiscence Growing up in Wisconsin during the 1950s and 60s, I was active in the Boy…

Taps at Gettysburg-What Taps means to me

Taps at Gettysburg-What Taps means to me by Jari Villanueva 100 Nights of Taps Gettysburg On any weekday at cemeteries throughout the United States, a…

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