How often do you think about the Roman ... current American pledge of allegiance was introduced in 1892 at the Chicago World Fair, its recitation was accompanied by the “Bellamy salute ...

Winkler, who wrote a book about the salute. There is no Roman art, writing, or coins that display the gesture, according to Winkler. "The gesture of the raised right arm or hand in Roman and other ...

The 21-gun salute is one of the highest military honors ... Some believe this practice dates to the Roman era, while others credit it to early European warfare. Either way, it's a solemn tradition ...