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Why is it 21 Guns in the 21 Gun Salute? (2020x5)
Air date: Jan 07, 2020
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In this video:
The 21-gun salute that we know today has its roots in the ancient tradition of warriors demonstrating their peaceful intentions by resting the point of their weapons on the ground.
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Sources:
http://www.history.army.mil/html/faq/salute.html
http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq40-1.htm
http://www.military.ie/en/info-centre/defence-forces-history/history-of-21-gun-salute/
http://www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/gunsalute.pdf
http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/military-gun-salutes
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/customs.htm
http://www.veteransunited.com/spouse/a-final-salute-know-the-symbolism-behind-military-funerals/
http://www.americanlegion574.com/Uploads/Flyers/634656811003935146Meaning%20of%20the%2013%20folds%20of%20the%20American%20Flag.pdf
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