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Why do you face the flag when singing the national anthem or saluting?
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When more than one US flag is present which flag do you stand and face during the national anthem?
The flag that everyone else is facing. Alternatively the flag that is easier to face. There are no real rules for facing the flag during the anthem and it basically boils down to convenience.
Should a visiting vocalist performer of the National Anthem place hand over heart and face the flag?
Yes a vocalist performer should it shows you respect for this country and it is ust the right thing to do!
What is the etiquette for reciting both the American National Anthem and the anthem of another country?
All able-bodied attendees should stand during the recital, and face the flag if one is visible, or face the music if the flag is not visible. When one's own nation's anthem is being played or sung, one would render the appropriate salute or gesture, if one is prescribed, and members of other nations in attendance would stand at attention in respectful silence. In the case of sporting events or other multinational cultural affairs, the host nation's anthem would be played or sung first, and the guest nation(s)'s anthem(s) after the host's. Exceptions and variations are numerous. If in doubt, contacting the Department (or Ministry) of State's office of protocol, or similar department, may be helpful.
Why do you put your hand over your heart during the national anthom?
I was taught to put my hand over my heart for the Pledge of Allegiance, but not for the National Anthem. While in my Uniform I salute during the Pledge, but I sing during the National Anthem, with my arms at my side. While I do not know if this is wrong or right, it is what I have been doing for over 40 years. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- REPLY: I was taught the same as you! But . . . When I searched around on the internet, I found a lot of different answers. This one seems to be as definitive as I can find--from the Cornell University Law School Legal Information Institute updated to 2/19/2009 at the address below: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode36/usc_sec_36_00000301----000-.html ---- THE UNITED STATES CODE title 36 subtitle I part A chapter 3 § (subsection ?) 301 § 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) 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. ---- I think the rules may have changed since we were young!
What is the music video where a girl and guy walk into a house the girl gets on the piano and the guy plays the acoustic guitar and it ends with them face to face singing?
The one called "Run on sentences are not beautiful"
Where should you face if the flag is not displayed during the national anthem?
You should face directly towards the source of the music.
What are the actions of all military spectators while the national anthem is played?
The actions of all military spectators while the national anthem is being played are to stand, face the flag, and hand salute.
How should you stand if the flag is not displayed during the national anthem?
Face straight to the source of the music
How you should stand if the flag is not displayed during the National Anthem?
Face straight to the source of the music
What are the actions of all military spectators while the National Anthem is being played?
The actions of all military spectators while the national anthem is being played are to stand, face the flag, and hand salute.
Should a high school band face the flag during the national anthem?
No. A band need not turn to face the flag nor do they need to remove their hats or other parts of uniform. They are playing the Alma Mater and National Anthem facing the Home Stands (mostly) so there fore, it is appropriate for the band to not face the flag.
When more than one US flag is present which flag do you stand and face during the national anthem?
The flag that everyone else is facing. Alternatively the flag that is easier to face. There are no real rules for facing the flag during the anthem and it basically boils down to convenience.
Are you supposed to have your hand on your heart during the National Anthem?
If you are an American, during the playing of the National Anthem, you should stand, face the flag, and place your right hand over your heart. Veterans and members of the military MAY render the hand salute instead if they wish. If you are not an American (or if an American, but present at the playing of some OTHER country's national anthem) you should stand, stay respectfully quiet, but do not place hand on heart.
Is the picture of Barack Obama not saluting the flag accurate?
Yes, it is accurate. The previous answer on here stated that it was not required to place ones hand over the heart during the palying of the National Anthem, only the Pledge of Allegience. Here is the US Code for such ceramonies. US 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) 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.
When was anthem for doomed youth published?
willy in my face
Should a visiting vocalist performer of the National Anthem place hand over heart and face the flag?
Yes a vocalist performer should it shows you respect for this country and it is ust the right thing to do!
Why can't you touch your face in boot camp?
Your question is unclear. Knowing the context of "touching your face" would make this easier to answer. The only occasion where you would touch your face is saluting. With a flat palm, and unbent wrist, one raises his right arm, bending at the elbow to bring the tip of his index finger to his right eyebrow, with the palm tilted slightly toward the face. this is of course for the only occasions of saluting indoors, reporting. Any other reason for "not touching" ones face would be the result of an order, and the reason for not touching your face in that case is that you were ordered not to.
