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Subject: Re: The Star-Spangled Banner
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Date: Tue, 6-Dec-83 17:55:20 EST
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When I saw "Poltergeist," which begins with the playing of the Star Spangled
Banner, I found myself trying to imagine the confusion that would result
whenever this film is shown on a U.S. Military base.

As I recall from my Air Force days, military base theaters always precede
movies by the playing of the national anthem (flag flying on screen), and
of course everyone stands up.  Imagine the scene when everyone is sitting
down and the movie begins with a second complete playing of the anthem.


				Dave Seaman
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