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Old 02-20-2014, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Whalen View Post
When I was growing up you only put your hand on your heart when you pledged allegiance to the flag. You stood at attention when you saluted the flag and sang the Star Spangled Banner. We did that every day before the start of the school day.
I did the same before school every day. But also....when at a parade or any political celebration where a flag was raised, I was taught to put my hand over my chest ( I am female). Also at a parade, when anyone walked by in the parade with the flag, we stood up and paid respect......I know times have changed.