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The pair stood solemnly as a bugler played "Taps," before visiting the adjacent display room of military exhibits and artifacts.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Around 6:45 p.m. will be the call the post, that’s the thing with the bugler.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2024

The proclamation event featured military in full ceremonial dress, a bugler and a 21-gun salute.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2022

Below us, a bugler performs as the next group of Thoroughbreds promenades to the starting gate.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2022

At 10:00 every night, “Taps” was played by a military bugler in the main parade area.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore