Hey, while I was wandering around downtown Tacoma today I ran across this interesting bit of history.
Ever wonder why it is that we all stand and remove our caps for the star spangled banner? Of course we do it out of reverence for our country, but I actually stumbled across the man that is responsible for the custom while roaming the streets of Tacoma.
It seems that Rossell G O'Brien actually started the custom in 1893 right here in the Bostwick building in Tacoma WA. This info was new to me, so upon returning home I did some research on the web and found that Rossell was quite an accomplished man.
Not only was he a Brigadier General, responsible for the custom of standing and removing your hat during the National Anthem, but he was also the mayor of Olympia for a short time.
Just goes to show you, you really can learn something new everyday...IF you pay attention!
If you'd like to read more about General O'Brien I found this interesting blog while researching him here.
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