Playing of Taps

PLAYING OF TAPS

Born of a French bugle call, Taps is played to remember those who gave their lives in service to country.   It was used during the Civil War as a call for “lights out”; was adopted in 1800 by the Army for use at military funerals and memorial services.   There are 24 notes in Taps – they commemorate the memory of all branches of the Armed Forces – Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard and now Space Force.  Taps is played on Memorial Day at commemorative services – the final call is a sign of respect and tribute to those known, and unknown.    Taps is played every evening on US Military bases, along with the lowering of the flag.   Taps is also played every evening at Arlington National Cemetery to signify the end of day in tribute to those who died for country.  In 2013, in the Defense Authorization Act, Taps was designated by Congress as our nation’s “Song of Remembrance”.

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