It’s only over the past 10-15 years that putting your hand over your heart during the anthem has become “proper.” Like others have mentioned, growing up we were taught hand over heart for the Pledge, but to stand respectfully at attention for the anthem.
It’s only over the past 10-15 years that putting your hand over your heart during the anthem has become “proper.”
I’m wondering if Ronald Reagan got that started? Or maybe I’m thinking of him saluting the military?