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To: Kathy in Alaska

>>I would love to see one of the Marine parades. So sharp, so proud!!<<

I used to be in marching band. THE definition of precision was diagonals. If you look at a marching band, you may see the verticals (forward to back) as being evenly spaced, and the horizontals (side to side) as also being evenly spaced.

But the only way to know if BOTH are properly spaced is to look at the band diagonally (use this yardstick next Orange or Rose Parade).

The Marines ALWAYS have perfect diagonals! Even for those of use who practiced what seemed like constantly, we could not come close to those diagonals.

Fun marching trivia.

26 posted on 09/28/2015 6:10:51 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (The 17th Amendment was the beginning of the end. The end was the 19th ;) Thank God for the 21st!)

To: freedumb2003

I was in a marching band too and know exactly what you’re talking about. LOL!

39 posted on 09/28/2015 7:09:49 PM PDT by luvie (Cruz or Lose!)

To: freedumb2003

Thanks...I will be on the lookout next football half-time if we get to see.

And youtube should have some excellent examples.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRSz2UgC2z4

46 posted on 09/28/2015 7:28:50 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

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