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    A feu de joie (literally "fire of joy" in French) is a form of formal celebratory gunfire consisting of a celebratory rifle salute, described as a "running...
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  • slow time. The Feu de Joie is fired in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Canadian Forces Drill Manual. After completion of the Feu de Joie, the guard is...
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    was the headquarters for General George Washington when he ordered a feu de joie for the second anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence...
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    Flight and culminating with the Red Arrows. It was followed by the first feu de joie ("fire of joy") fired in her presence during her reign, a second being...
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    Fanfare call by trumpeters Drummer's Call Retreat by the Band Marches Feu de Joie Call to prayer Evening Hymn Prelude to the National Anthem Performance...
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    formation Riderless horse State funeral Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Feu de joie "TC 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies" (PDF). U.S. Army Publishing Directorate...
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    Soldiers will load the rifle with the blank round in preparation of the feu de joie, French for "fire of joy" in parades. In Polish this is called the Salwa...
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    with a double ration of rum for his soldiers and an artillery salute (feu de joie). Across the Atlantic Ocean, ambassadors John Adams and Benjamin Franklin...
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    January 1827 by Lockyer when he commanded the Union Jack be raised and a feu de joie fired by the troops. The settlement was founded in response to British...
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    other hand is clenched and held behind the back, parallel to the waist. Feu de joie Noon-day Gun Quenelle (gesture) Three-finger salute (scouts) Water salute...
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