NEW LAW AUTHORIZES VETERANS' SALUTES DURING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
November 24, 2008
November 24, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 24 -- Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, 4th District, issued the following news release:
Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect recently.
"The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation's armed forces," said Secretary of Veterans Affa . . .
Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect recently.
"The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation's armed forces," said Secretary of Veterans Affa . . .