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http://www.snopes.com/fact-check/21-gun-salute/(permalink)
Author: snopescom
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not credible
language
English
Date published
2003-06-01
Entities
American RevolutionISO 21621-gun saluteMilitary funeralArtillerySuperstitionCannonMemorial DaySaluteRifleGeorge WashingtonFlag of the United StatesUnited StatesPresident of the United StatesCox Communications

Claims (1)

  • Twenty-one guns are fired in U.S. national military salutes because the digits in 1776 add up to 21.

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