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David and Eva Williams with Korean Navy cadets at reception aboard
Korean warships
Bill Status
Sponsor: Sen. James Inhofe [R-OK](no cosponsors)
Cosponsors [as of 2007-10-21]
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Bill Text: Summaries (CRS)
Full Text
Status: Introduced Jul 25, 2007
Passed Senate [details] Jul 25, 2007
Voted on in House -
Signed by President -
This bill has been passed in the Senate. The bill now goes on to be
voted on in the House. [Last Updated: Oct 20, 2007]
Last Action: Aug 10, 2007: Referred to the Subcommittee on the
Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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This bill is identical to H.R. 3380 (Status: Introduced).
In other words, it is sitting in a dark, dusty corner of the U.S.
Congressional campus somewhere awaiting disposition.
Incidentally, anyone can track Congressional bills by accessing
www.govtrack.us and following the prompts.
Seated at table (L-R) at reception aboard Korean warship: Thomas Coubat,
David Williams, Eva Williams, Darlene Byrne, James Byrne, Debra Donovan
(Standing), Michael Glazzy
David Williams (via email)
Status of S. 1877
The action by Senator Inhofe of Oklahoma, reported on page 3
of the September-October 2007 issue, to allow veterans and servicemen
not in uniform to salute the flag if they choose to do so
instead of placing the hand over the heart deserves applause.
But, as I understand it, the bill (S.1877) doesn’t become law
until it is signed by the President. Has that been done, and, if not,
is there a date for that event? Until it happens, the old law is still
on the books.
Eddie Deerfield, LtCol
US Army (Ret.)
Editor’s Note: We assigned our expert Congressional Bill Tracker
to find out what has happened with the bill. Here is what we
learned:
A “Firing Squad” for the Editor?
There is what I believe to be a common misconception regarding
the twenty-one gun salute. The term often appears in The
Graybeards, and is a source of constant irritation to me.
Firing parties, with which most of us are familiar, normally consist
of seven riflemen who fire three volleys of one round each.
These are not 21- gun salutes. Twenty one gun salutes are fired
from cannon or howitzers during funerals of presidents, ex-presidents,
and presidents-elect. They are also used, but are not limited
to, honoring visiting foreign dignitaries and heads of state.
It should also be noted that firing parties are not firing “squads.”
Firing squads are used for executions, and do not render honors or
salutes.
Thank you for letting me get this off my chest. Of the numerous
veterans organizations publications I receive, The Graybeards
is by far the single most anticipated and enjoyed.
Don Barnes, Tarpon Springs FL,
barnzy@verizon.net
Editor’s Note: Mr. Barnes’ comments are helpful. We will be more
careful of our use of the terms in future issues—lest someone suggest
a firing squad for the editor.
S. 1877: A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to prescribe that
members of the Armed...A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to
prescribe that members of the Armed Forces and veterans out of uniform
may render the military salute during hoisting, lowering, or passing
of flag.
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