National Anthem Snapchat Story
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Fans celebrate with the flag as the National Anthem is played. The Olympics are here!
Team USA marching at the ceremony. And all of us will be supporting our athletes in RIo.
But what happens after they win?
A gold medalist shows his medal to the camera. When the much awaited medal ceremony arrives and the national anthem is played?
An image of the US flag reads: These tips from USAGov will help you know what to do when the anthem is played.
At the venue- stand facing the flag with your right hand over your heart.- A crowd stands in salute with a hand over the heart during the anthem.
If there’s no flag- face toward the music and act as if a flag were there. - Singers with hand over heart during the anthem
Remove hats with your right hand and hold it over your heart. A veteran holds his hat in respect, during the anthem.
Military personnel- members in uniform should render salute throughout- military member rendering salute.
Feeling competitive? -Still of two fencers dueling at the games.
Go to twitter.com/usagov and take our Olympic quiz!
See if you make the podium. - Shot of an Olympic athlete celebrating at the podium.
Brag to your friends about your medals! A Gold medalist shows his medal to the camera.
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