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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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In reply to the discussion: Wednesday Debate #1 [View all]CentralMass
(15,265 posts)132. Since Decemberr 22 of 1942.
http://www.usflag.org/uscode36.html
The US Flag Code.
"A few minor changes were made a year later during the Flag Day 1924 Conference, It was not until June 22, 1942 that Congress passed a joint resolution which was amended on December 22, 1942 to become Public Law 829; Chapter 806, 77th Congress, 2nd session. Exact rules for use and display of the flag (36 U.S.C. 173-178) as well as associated sections (36 U.S.C. 171) Conduct during Playing of the National Anthem, (36 U.S.C. 172) the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Manner of Delivery were included."
UNITED STATES CODE
TITLE 36
CHAPTER 10
PATRIOTIC CUSTOMS
§ 170. National anthem; Star-Spangled Banner.
§ 171. Conduct during playing.
"§170. National anthem; Star-Spangled Banner
The composition consisting of the words and music known as The Star-Spangled Banner is designated the national anthem of the United States of America.
§171. Conduct during playing
During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there."
The US Flag Code.
"A few minor changes were made a year later during the Flag Day 1924 Conference, It was not until June 22, 1942 that Congress passed a joint resolution which was amended on December 22, 1942 to become Public Law 829; Chapter 806, 77th Congress, 2nd session. Exact rules for use and display of the flag (36 U.S.C. 173-178) as well as associated sections (36 U.S.C. 171) Conduct during Playing of the National Anthem, (36 U.S.C. 172) the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Manner of Delivery were included."
UNITED STATES CODE
TITLE 36
CHAPTER 10
PATRIOTIC CUSTOMS
§ 170. National anthem; Star-Spangled Banner.
§ 171. Conduct during playing.
"§170. National anthem; Star-Spangled Banner
The composition consisting of the words and music known as The Star-Spangled Banner is designated the national anthem of the United States of America.
§171. Conduct during playing
During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there."
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Where is the debate? I see a test of how people need to put their hand over their heart
Pachamama
Jul 2019
#9
I know the history of that bill. It was HRC and Schumer that pushed it immediately.
hlthe2b
Aug 2019
#163
There were four during the last debates, remember? We're a big place. There's room enough for two.
ancianita
Jul 2019
#109
Could anyone make out what was being shouted while Booker was making his opening statement? nt
dflprincess
Jul 2019
#36
Most guys pecked Kamala and Kirsten. If Biden had done it, there would have been outrage. NT
gateley
Jul 2019
#42
Making "better" the enemy of "getting actual care to more people now, not years from now"
ehrnst
Jul 2019
#158
Yup. We let the perfect become the enemy of the good, and we ended up with nothing.
SunSeeker
Jul 2019
#159
It is continuing a terrific program Obama started which Trump blocked. Under Biden, it can be
emmaverybo
Jul 2019
#78
Sorry, but it's NOT a terrific plan. Having paid $900 per month for just myself I should know.
Goodheart
Jul 2019
#90
Costs must come down. The coverage is good. Premiums can be brought down. The income
emmaverybo
Jul 2019
#155
Now. And because you and Warren say so. And the replacement MUST be M4A despite many
emmaverybo
Aug 2019
#161
Wow why does Harris have the knives out for Biden? She's almost coming across as angry --
gateley
Jul 2019
#79
Okay, found you. I see you started this first, but the other was the first I saw. I'll be around.
ancianita
Jul 2019
#85
I hate the way they question....Con so and so how do you feel about cong so and so
demtenjeep
Jul 2019
#88
I like Kamala a lot, but is she going to do anything but attack Biden all night?
bearsfootball516
Jul 2019
#101
Joe grew up with a debilitating stammer that he overcame by reciting poetry while
gateley
Jul 2019
#112
Me either, he seems to have done a remarkable job conquering it. n/t
customerserviceguy
Jul 2019
#118
I think this is different, though -- like he's trying to think of a bunch of things at once and
gateley
Jul 2019
#124
Tired of candidates trying to deflect criticism from their own party members by calling it
emmaverybo
Jul 2019
#121
I don't care whose point it is. Answer the question. Rebut the argument rather than label it to
emmaverybo
Jul 2019
#154
Biden and Bennet don't understand the economics of our healthcare situation.
Goodheart
Jul 2019
#129
Good grief is there no other way to talk about immigration than decriminalization?
tulipsandroses
Jul 2019
#148