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3. Are there any rules about how we should act when the anthem is played?

From https://government.lawyers.com/national-anthem-faqs.html:

Q: Are there any rules about how we should act when the anthem is played?

A: Actually, there are. They're in the US Code, too.

In general, if the flag is on display - and it almost always is - you're supposed to stand straight, face the flag, and cover your heart with your right hand. Men are supposed to remove their hats - and it's nice when the women do, too - and place it over their hearts.

If the flag isn't being flown, the rules are the same except you face the direction where the music is playing.

If you're in the military, you don't remove your hat, and you salute the flag from the beginning to the end of the song.


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According to the US Code, every sports bar dweller needs to get off their stool and salute the television. I'm betting they don't. And if THEY don't follow the US Code, then the players don't have to either.

(The US Code as it pertains to the flag and anthem must be the most ignored code of conduct in the history of America.)

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