Originally Posted By: Hankster
Originally Posted By: Hankster
Originally Posted By: Salmo g.
What's stupid is the habit Reagan began with civilian presidents saluting military officers. The Prez is Commander in Chief, but he's a civilian. Civilians don't salute.

A salute is a non-verbal show of respect and I don't have a problem with a president returning one. Reagan began doing it because he knew, as an ex-officer in the military, a soldier is supposed to hold a salute until it was returned or the one being saluted was no longer in front of him. It wasn't only a show of respect for him, it was a courtesy the soldiers appreciated. He encouraged Bush Sr. and other presidents to continue that tradition.

That being said, who or what is FDR saluting in this pic from Ft.Lewis?


Forgot to add another point about saluting. A Medal of Honor recipient is entitled to a salute (the medal is) from any soldier regardless of rank. A private receives a salute from a general if he's wearing one. Something I wondered is why a president doesn't salute that medal when he's presenting it.


As most medals are presented after they are presented the presenter customarily salutes those presented. It is what I have always witnessed.

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