Ah, nothing really. Just the law. You guys love the law right? Back the blue?
What are the cemetery's rules around filming?
Photography is generally allowed, and photos taken by visitors do not require a release, per the cemetery's
use policy.
Yes, but: There are more strict guidelines — mandated in part by federal law — for members of the media or commercial or political filming.
- "Filming or photographing will not be permitted if it conveys the impression that cemetery officials or any visitor or family member is endorsing any product, service or organization," an official media policy memo reads.
- It continues, "Additionally, ANC will not authorize any filming for partisan, political or fundraising purposes," citing the Hatch Act, which governs how federal employees can weigh in on political activities.
- The memo specifically cites 32 CFR 553, which states, among other guidelines, that "Memorial services and ceremonies at Army National Military Cemeteries will not include partisan political activities."