The proper procedure is that you "cover" your heart at BOTH the Pledge and the National Anthem.
K,
Thank you, You are 100% correct. And we should not confuse Obama's actions with recent legislation that authorizes VETS to salute the flag at these moments.
Obama is not a vet and he neither crossed his heart nor saluted. Obama also refuses to wear an American Flag lapel pin. He says it is inappropriate.
Obama's new excuse is that they were not reciting the pledge of allegiance. Instead they were listening to the National Anthem.
Turns out it may have been the Anthem, but as you pointed out, he is still wrong.
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UNITED STATES CODE
TITLE 36
CHAPTER 10
The "FLAG CODE"
§170. National anthem; Star-Spangled Banner
The composition consisting of the words and music known as The Star-Spangled Banner is designated the national anthem of the United States of America.
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§171. Conduct during playing
During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there.
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§172. Pledge of allegiance to the flag; manner of delivery
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, 'I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.', should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute. §170. National anthem; Star-Spangled Banner |
