History of U.S. Military Gun Salutes

Military salutes are are steeped in tradition and intended to demonstrate great honor to those for whom they are conducted, yet misconceptions exist. Let's clear them up.

Origins of the Twenty-One Gun Salute

The 21-gun salute has a long history

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History of U.S. Military Gun Salutes

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History of U.S. Military Gun Salutes