Patriotic Notes for Super Bowl Sunday
The NFL Playoffs are upon us and Super Bowl Sunday is drawing near! On February 11, 2024, two teams will play to determine the best team in the NFL for the 58th time in history. And for the 58th time in history, someone will precede the game with a performance of the Star Spangled Banner, our national anthem — always an appropriate constant.
During the national anthem, it is customary for people to stand at attention and, according to United States Code, 36 U.S.C. § 301 - National Anthem (most recently updated in 2008), this is the suggested procedure.
Designation —
The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star Spangled Banner is the national anthem.
Conduct during playing —
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; and
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; and
When the flag is not displayed —
All present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.
You can watch the most famous rendition of the National Anthem and review Super Bowl history here...
Speaking of banners . . .
The other consistent feature of every playoff game and Super Bowl is the multitude of flags. Of course, the American flag is the prominent banner, but state flags, custom team flags, and custom performance flags will always be a part of the stadium display and the pre-game, halftime, and post-game presentations.
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Enjoy this year's Super Bowl, and may the best team win.
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