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The palm of the right hand is laid over the heart to symbolize sincerity. The heart is located approximately mid-sternum but sounds like it is located more to the left of the sternum. If you want to clench your fist over your heart you are replicating some sort of Gladiatorial salute.

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Q: Why do you put your right hand over your heart to say the pledge to the flag and not your left?
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Why do you stand and place your right hand over your heart when doing the pledge to the flag?

it is honor to the flag


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