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I Vow To Thee My Country

I Vow To Thee My Country, For Brass Ensemble By Gustav Holst This Memorial Day Weekend, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for…

RIP James Swanson

A REMEMBRANCE It is with an extremely heavy heart that I report the death of James Swanson, the noted author, Lincoln scholar, and our good…

Taps at Presidential Funerals

The bugle call of Taps originated during the American Civil War (1861-65) and was written as a replacement signal for Lights Out. It was used…

Hail to the Chief

What is the piece of music played each time the President is announced? Where did that tune originate? “Hail To The Chief” Arranged by Jari…

1000 Nights at the National WWI Memorial

1000 Days and beyond for the Doughboy Foundation FEB 19, 2024 On any weekday at cemeteries throughout the United States, a military ritual occurs that…

THE NATIONAL SALUTE 2023

THE NATIONAL SALUTE – 2023November 11, 2023 1100 (local) REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE The date was November 11, 1918 and the weapons of Europe fell…

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