I think Ronald Reagan started returning military salutes. I don't think the presidents before him did. Anybody remember?
When in civilian clothes during the national anthem or when the flag passes by in a parade, I'm one of the guys with my hand (or hat) over my heart--unless I'm correcting my son again. Entirely appropriate for the president during a ceremony, regardless of whether he should be rendering the military salute at all.
When in civilian clothes during the national anthem or when the flag passes by in a parade, I'm one of the guys with my hand (or hat) over my heart--unless I'm correcting my son again. Entirely appropriate for the president during a ceremony, regardless of whether he should be rendering the military salute at all.