moment of silence in Congress
GPTKB entity
Statements (18)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
ceremonial observance
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| gptkbp:controversy |
sometimes criticized as insufficient action
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| gptkbp:customs |
members stand in silence
no official prayer or speech |
| gptkbp:duration |
usually less than one minute
|
| gptkbp:frequency |
occasional
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| 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
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| 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
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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