This is a mistake by Obama and is making the rounds

MrLabGuy · #30 02-24-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Krimson X

I think the proper decorum is to place your had over your heart during the Pledge, because it is just that... a Pledge of Honor. Show me a clip where Barack does not follow this decorum during the pledge, and I might think differently. As far as the Anthem, either stand in reverence (as Barack was doing in the photo and clip) or sing along. I thought that this was taught in elementary school?

Nope...From the offical US Code TITLE 36 > Subtitle I > Part A > CHAPTER 3 > § 301

(a) Designation.— The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem.
(b) Conduct During Playing.— During a rendition of the national anthem— (1) when the flag is displayed— (A) all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart;
(B) men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold the headdress at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and
(C) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note; and

(2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/ht...1----000-.html