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Arlington, Virginia: Kennedy Burial Bugle

On display inside the Welcome Center at Arlington National Cemetery is the bugle that was used to play Taps at JFK's burial.

Address:
1 Memorial Ave., Arlington, VA
Directions:
On display at the Welcome Center in Arlington National Cemetery, where JFK is buried.
Hours:
Daily April-Sep 8-7, Oct-March 8-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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877-907-8585
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Kennedy Burial Bugle.

Kennedy Burial Bugle

On display inside the Welcome Center at Arlington National Cemetery is the bugle with which Army Sergeant Keith Clark played Taps at the burial of President John F. Kennedy, on November 25, 1963.

[Kurt Deion / kurtshistoricsites.com, 11/23/2021]
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