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By civilian law, no. Military law says you are required to when in uniform.Police and fire agencies also have the legal authority to require they're members to salute when in uniform as well.

It is however, part of proper flag etiquette to place your hand upon your chest and remove head garments when the national anthem is sung, not doing so is generally looked upon as poor conduct by other citizens, some citizens even feel it is treason, though there is no court cases to back up that claim.

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