US President Joe Biden has once again made headlines for his somewhat absent-minded manner. Because during Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi’s state visit, Biden accidentally raised his hand to his heart while the Indian national anthem was playing (see video below) – a procedure that is actually only customary or even mandatory for the American national anthem.
You wouldn’t believe it, but in the extremely patriotic United States, there’s actually a law that prohibits conduct while playing the American national anthem.”The star-studded banner” is prescribed.
“Put your right hand on your heart”
Title 36 of the United States Code, a collection of legislation, states: “Conduct during the performance of the national anthem: When the flag is raised, all those present, except those in uniform, shall stand facing the flag and raise their right hands. your hand on your heart Men who are not in uniform must remove their hats with their right hand and hold them on their left shoulder with their hand on their heart. Persons in uniform are expected to salute from the first to the last note of the national anthem. If no flag is being raised, everyone present must face the direction of the music and pretend that the flag is being raised.”
The chairman noticed an error
When the first bars of the Indian national anthem sounded during Modi’s state visit to Washington, Biden put his right hand on his heart – probably thinking it would be the American national anthem. Soon after, the president realized his mistake and lowered his hand again.
Here’s the video of Biden’s national anthem blunder:
However, the video is already circulating online and the reactions are not very flattering. American media also reported on the “incident” – usually with a somewhat cynical undertone. By the way, when the US national anthem was played, Joe Biden had his hand in the right place again. From the first to the last note.
Source: Krone
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