moment of silence in Congress

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf ceremonial observance
gptkbp:controversy sometimes criticized as insufficient action
gptkbp:customs members stand in silence
no official prayer or speech
gptkbp:duration usually less than one minute
gptkbp:frequency occasional
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label moment of silence in Congress
gptkbp:launched gptkb:Speaker_of_the_House
CEO
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States_Capitol
gptkbp:notableEvent after death of public figures
after mass shootings
after terrorist attacks
gptkbp:performedBy members of the United States Congress
gptkbp:purpose show respect
honor victims of tragedy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:2011_Tucson_shooting
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7