On Dec. 22, 1942, Congress amended the flag code to replace the salute with the hand-over-heart method. The previous salute started with the hand outstretched toward the flag, palm down, and ended ...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Barack Obama's refusal to wear an American flag lapel pin along with a photo of him not putting his hand over his heart during the National Anthem led conservatives on Internet ...

A rumor circulating online in January 2025 claimed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump failed to place his right hand over his heart as service members carried former President Jimmy Carter's flag ...

WUSA9 viewers asked our Verify team is it mandatory according to the U.S. Code for the national anthem guidelines, for people in presence of the American flag to stand with their right hand over ...

WASHINGTON — Sen. Barack Obama's refusal to wear an American flag lapel pin along with a photo of him not putting his hand over his heart during the national anthem led conservatives to question ...

If the anthem is played at a venue at which no U.S. flag is displayed, “all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed,” the code states.

According to U.S. law, a civilian like Obama is supposed to stand up when the anthem is played, take off his hat, face the flag, and put his right hand over his heart.

Despite the Flag Code never actually being enforced, and there is no punishment for not abiding by it, many on social media called out the president's daughter for failing to cover her heart.

East, Tracy and Morris where part of the Marines that had originally lowered the American flag in 1961 and promised to return the flag. U.S. Rep. James McGovern, D-Worcester, can be seen at far right.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees stands for the national anthem, hand over heart, eyes fixed on the American flag. He is nearly brought to tears when he hears “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Every ...

Civilians should place right hand over heart during national anthem . Published: Jan. 28, ... All military personnel in uniform will salute the flag in the normal military manner with their cover on.