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- § 301. National anthem
- § 302. National motto
- § 303. National floral emblem
- § 304. National march
- § 305. National tree
§ 301. National anthem
(a)Designation.—The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem.
(b)Conduct During Playing.—During a rendition of the national anthem—
(1) when the flag is displayed—
(A) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note;
(B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and
(C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and
(2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1263; Pub. L. 110–417, [div. A], title V, § 595, Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4475.)
§ 302. National motto
“In God we trust” is the national motto.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1263; Pub. L. 107–293, § 3(a), Nov. 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 2060.)
§ 303. National floral emblem
The flower commonly known as the rose is the national floral emblem.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1263.)
§ 304. National march
The composition by John Philip Sousa entitled “The Stars and Stripes Forever” is the national march.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1263.)
§ 305. National tree
The tree genus Quercus, commonly known as the oak tree, is the national tree.
(Added Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title I, § 109(a), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3344.)