[xrmusn]

REMOVE YOUR CAP for the National Anthem
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If you are a Veteran wearing a theme related cover, it is permissible to render a hand salute while covered.

‘They’ even passed a ‘law(well resolution)’ authorizing it.

[Dacula]

I understand that, but the folks in the back were clueless and that got me going.

[StAntKnee]

Your post is right about vets with (themed) headgear. But according to the link below, a veteran in fully civvies can salute as well, as of 2009. I do. Proudly.

If you know whether this has been amended, do advise, please.

http://www.gmasw.com/salute.htm

[Rio]

36 U.S. Code § 301 - National anthem

(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) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note;
(B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and
(C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; 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.

[Hot Tabasco]

If you are a Veteran wearing a theme related cover, it is permissible to render a hand salute while covered.

Unless you are under arms or taking part in an indoor ceremony with outdoor protocol, you take your COVER off when entering a building.

Removing one's hat or cover or whatever, used to be proper etiquette when entering any building. That seems to have fallen by the wayside along with proper silverware placement and the addressing one's elders as Sir or Ma'am or Mr. or Mrs.................

[blueplum]

You would have enjoyed being there for that moment. To the left of the podium was an ADA seating section on the floor and behind that a stadium seating section. To the left of that stadium seating, is an entrance/exit. Someone quickly got up and stood at the entrance/exit, with an American flag held as wide and as high as they could hold it (couldn't see who, I was above that spot). That lower stadium section could see it, and they turned to face that direction as other people noticed and turned in the direction of the flag, also. Etiquette aside, it was an amazing moment, some veterans saluting and others with their hats over their hearts, the young, old and very old, the middle-easterners in front of me, latinos to the side, college age kids behind me, everyone with their hands on their hearts singing along. I hadn't seen anything like it in a decade or more. What a great start to the rally!