The 21-gun salute is one of the highest military honors, performed for dignitaries, heads of state and fallen service members. But what exactly is it? And why 21 shots?

The U.S. military fires a 21-gun salute to honor significant individuals, events or symbols. Historically, discharging a firearm rendered it temporarily ineffective, signaling peaceful intentions.

21-gun salute set May 13 Article by University of Delaware Police May 11, 2023 Part of POW/MIA ceremony scheduled on East Delaware Avenue Members of the UD community are advised that there will be a ...

The traditional three-volley rifle salute, referred to colloquially as a 21-gun salute, normally occurs at the closing ceremony for UVa ROTC cadets’ 24-hour vigil on Veterans Day.

In a release from Killeen ISD, students at Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School and Audie Murphy Middle School may hear a 21-gun salute at 1 p.m. Thursday. The district issued the release to help ...

Upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a 96-gun salute was fired to represent Her Majesty's life. The most common form of respect is a 21-gun salute, a practice observed by many countries around ...

Then, a salute with 21 rounds was named the presidential salute in 1842. Thirty-three years later, in 1875, the 21-gun salute was also named the United States’ international salute.

Military parade barrels through DC with tanks, troops and 21-gun salute At times, President Trump saluted as troops marched past the reviewing stand.

BOSTON — The USS Constitution held its annual Fourth of July cruise in Boston harbor, capping off the sailing with a 21-gun salute atop the U.S. Navy's oldest commissioned ship.

This salute became the universal standard, symbolizing respect and honor. Why does the military fire a 21-gun salute?