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1. The 21 gun salute stems from what military tradition?
2. In Canada 21 gun salutes are used for the following people.
3. In what country has the 21 gun salute been eliminated?
4. In the United Kingdom the 21 gun salute is often referred to as what?
5. The 21 gun salute was first adopted in what country?
6. When did the United States formally adopted the 21-gun salute as its national and Presidential salute?
7. In United States which of the following is are eligible for a 21-gun salute?
8. 21 gun salutes often consist of 3 volleys of gun fire. This tradition comes from what battlefield custom?
9. When is the only time the 21-gun salute is performed with the United States flag at half-staff?
10. While the exact history of the 21-gun salute is unclear, historians believe the some sort of military salute has its roots dating back to when?
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