Taps began during the American Civil War in 1862. General Daniel Butterfield, a Union officer, felt that the standard bugle call to end the day was too harsh and lacked feeling. He worked with his ...

The central role that Daniel Butterfield played in taps was largely unknown until the late 19th century, only coming to light after a magazine article in 1898. Daniel Butterfield could not read or ...

While simple bugle calls and only a few bars long, Taps (U.S.) and The Last Post (Canadian) are among the most recognized melodies in the world. Here are some key differences You can save this article ...