So what are you / we expecting / anticipating from the Summit in Anchorage?
Is it right that Zelensky hasn't been invited to the talks that are about his nation's current situation, and its future?
Can peace be achieved?
Spelly.
So the Don is here (again) eh?
A greeting full of pomp that only we Brits can offer, but.............
One question if anybody knows the answer please................
I've noticed this previously that he saluted when the "Star Spangled Banner" was played, rather than the "hand on heart" gesture that most Americans do, and it was the same in Windsor today.
Also as he leaves his 'plane or 'copter, soldiers are saluting, and he responds similarly.
I've no doubt this is the correct procedure, but he's not military, so I can't understand why.
Just curious, so......
Are any of you Chemics more au fait with American protocol than am I?
Thank you in advance.
Spelly.
@spelly Probably because he can!
The regulation, 36 U.S. Code § 301, states that during a rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, “individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note.”
“Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform,” the code continues. “All other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart.”
@spelly Probably because he can!
The regulation, 36 U.S. Code § 301, states that during a rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, “individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note.”
“Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform,” the code continues. “All other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart.”
Thanks mate!
Spelly.