The iconic 24-note military bugle call known as "Taps" was created in July 1862 during the American Civil War.While originally written as a peaceful bedtime signal for soldiers, it eventually became America’s ultimate funeral tribute for fallen service members. However, a modern shortage of live horn players threatened to change this tradition forever.To meet the massive daily demand for military funerals, the Pentagon approved a high-tech workaround in 2002: the electronic bugle. This device us
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The iconic 24-note military bugle call known as "Taps" was created in July 1862 during the American Civil War.While originally written as a peaceful bedtime signal for soldiers, it
Erica 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@EricaRN4USA). 414 likes 11 replies. The iconic 24-note military bugle call known as "Taps" was created in July 1862 during the American Civil War.While originally written as a peaceful bedtime signal for soldiers, it eventually became America’s ultimate funeral tribute for fallen service members. However, a ...
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