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On Jan. 18, students in 11th grade history were instructed to stand and do the Bellamy Salute while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The teacher, Coach Joe Webb, had explained that the salute had previously been used when reciting the Pledge, but had been retired in the early 1940s because of its resemblance to the Nazi salute. Since then, one places a hand over the heart when saying the Pledge.
The Bellamy salute starts with an outstretched arm, palm down, but during the second phrase, “to the flag,” the palm is turned upward for the remainder of the Pledge.
After explaining the background, Webb instructed the class to rise and give the salute while reciting the Pledge.
https://sjlmag.com/2022/02/08/classroom-nazi-salute-controversy-at-mountain-brook-high-school/
The Bellamy salute starts with an outstretched arm, palm down, but during the second phrase, “to the flag,” the palm is turned upward for the remainder of the Pledge.
After explaining the background, Webb instructed the class to rise and give the salute while reciting the Pledge.
https://sjlmag.com/2022/02/08/classroom-nazi-salute-controversy-at-mountain-brook-high-school/
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