Watching this video, you might wonder, "How does someone that shows this much disrespect to the country become a Presidential candidate?". There's a few answers. Obama himself has said that his grandfather taught him that you put your hand over your heart during the pledge and you sing during the national anthem. This is actually pretty common belief for a lot of people. U.S. flag code dictates that you stand facing the flag with your hand over your heart during any singing of the national anthem. However, U.S. flag code also refers to men wearing headresses and is a bit outdated.
"Modern custom does not require a hand over the heart", said Anne Garside, director of Communication for the Maryland Historical society and home of the original manuscript for the Star-Spangled Banner. "I think the bottom line is you show respect with your demeanor," she said. "Whether you put your hand over your heart, hold your hat at shoulder or waist level, is really irrelevant in this day and age."
The truth of the matter is, sometimes he puts his hand over his heart, sometimes he doesn't.
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Barack Obama and the National Anthem
This webpage will show you pictures of Obama with his hand over his heart during the national anthem, video of him sworn in on the bible, video of him saying the Pledge of Allegiance during the opening of Senate sessions, and finally a video of him debunking all these false rumors.
Can we put this to rest now?
