Comments by "No Fate But What We Make" (@SonoftheAllfather) on "Trump Saluted a North Korean General, Somehow This Is Considered "Humiliating" to his Foes" video.

@ICWiener M: The historical significance of a salute is that the person saluting is showing the approaching person their face (lifting the face shield of their helmet), a sign that they do not have hostile intentions. When conducted between officers of different nations, a salute is a signal of good will. When saluting an officer of your own nation, it is a formality, a sign of respect and an acknowledgement of their authority.
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