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Is it OK to sit during the National Anthem?
In 2016 the NFL stated that “players are encouraged but not required to stand during the playing of the National Anthem”; its game operations manual reads that players “should stand” for the anthem. The people of the United States are widely divided on the intended meaning of the anthem.
Why would you not stand for the National Anthem?
Protests during the playing of the United States national anthem have had many causes, including civil rights, anti-conscription, anti-war, anti-nationalism, and religious reservations. These demonstrations may include refusal to stand or face the American flag during the playing of the Anthem.
Do you have to stand for another country’s National Anthem?
The legal point of view on this is that national anthem is something that all citizens of a country must respect. This respect can be shown in forms of standing up and singing the anthem along with the tune. However, although it is mandatory to stand up, from a legal point of view; it is not mandatory to sing the song.
Do you have to stand for the National Anthem at home?
So what should you do when the national anthem is played? The code states that persons present are expected to stand and face the flag, if there is one. Civilians should stand to attention with right hand over heart, while military personnel in uniform and veterans should salute throughout.
What is proper etiquette during national anthem?
National Anthem Etiquette (Star Spangled Banner Protocol) When the National Anthem is announced, there are several things to keep in mind: stand, remove your cap, face the flag, place your right hand over your heart, and sing along if appropriate.
What does the US flag code say about kneeling?
Kneeling during the National Anthem is not mentioned in the U.S. Flag Code, but under “Patriotic Customs,” Title 36 of Chapter 10, “all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart”.
What should you do when the National Anthem is being played at public gathering?
When the National Anthem is played at a public gathering, whether by a band or by singing or both, or reproduced by any means, the attending public shall sing the anthem. The singing must be done with fervor.
What national anthems have no words?
And even having a national anthem without words can cause problems: Spain’s Marcha Real (Royal March) is one of only four anthems to have no official lyrics, the others being those of San Marino, Kosovo, and Bosnia and Herzogovina.