
| §172. Pledge of allegiance
to the flag; manner of delivery
The Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag, 'I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America, and to the
Republic for which it stands, one Nation under
God, indivisible, with liberty and justice
for all.', should be rendered by standing
at attention facing the flag with the right
hand over the heart. When not in uniform men
should remove their headdress with their right
hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the
hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform
should remain silent, face the flag, and render
the military salute. |