Citizens of other countries present should stand at attention. All such conduct toward the flag in a moving column should be rendered at the moment the flag passes. Veterans may now; also render the military salute during the National Anthem. National Anthem.
The custom stems from naval tradition, when a warship would signify its lack of hostile intent by firing its cannons out to sea until all ammunition was spent. The British navy developed the custom of a seven-gun salute because naval vessels typically had seven guns and possibly also due to the number seven's Biblical and mystical significance.
Because greater quantities of gunpowder could be stored on dry land, forts could fire three rounds for every one fired at sea — hence the number With the improvement of naval gunpowder, honors rendered at sea increased to 21, as well.
The gun salute eventually became the international standard. In the United States, the custom has changed over time.
In , the War Department defined the "national salute" as equal to the number of states in the Union at the time, I hope to clear some of this up today and let you know why I have come to the understanding I have. In a new provision was added to the Flag Code pertaining to veterans and saluting during the national anthem. It stated:. Note: Part C applies to those not in the military and non-veterans. The phrase "men not in uniform" refers to civil service uniforms like police, fire fighters, and letter carriers - non-veteran civil servants who might normally render a salute while in uniform.
What does that mean to us as Veterans and supporters of Veterans? Any veteran can salute during the national anthem. If you are not wearing a non-military style cover I would remove it as a courtesy. For example your Yankees ball cap would not be a military style cover this would also apply to baseball caps that have Veteran, Army, USMC, or other military themed hats. Then render your salute as you did when you were in active service at the eyebrow.
For everybody else hand over heart is the appropriate. Now when it comes to the pledge of allegiance you have a different standard. The US Flag code states:.
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