Reminders from Our Flag
for Thursday, May 3, 2018
... the National Day of Prayer ...
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for Thursday, May 3, 2018
... the National Day of Prayer ...
[ GO HERE to perform this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute at any time you like. But, ... we recommend you designate each Friday as #FlagDayFriday
- a day to take 2 minutes to perform a pre-Pledge Tribute, which will make Pledge of Allegiance more engaging and meaningful. ]
Today's Flag Status
Our Flag flies at full staff across the USA, except in Alaska.
Our Flag flies at full staff across the USA, except in Alaska.
In Alaska, the U.S. and State Flag are lowered to half-staff until Friday, May 4th, at sunset, in honor of Specialist Gabriel David Conde, 22, who was killed in combat on April 30, 2018 in Afghanistan. Specialist Conde has served in Alaska since April 2016. He was a member of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division. He joined the Army in August of 2015 in Loveland, Colorado, where his parents still live.
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about the origin and content for today's National Day of Prayer
about the origin and content for today's National Day of Prayer
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from NationalDayofPrayer.org ...
The National Day of Prayer was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. In 1988, the law was unanimously amended by both the House and the Senate and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on Thursday, May 5, 1988, designating the first Thursday of May as a day of national prayer. Every president since 1952 has signed a National Day of Prayer proclamation.
Prayer brings people together. Prayer builds bridges between opposing persons and even political parties. Prayer reminds us that we are created in God's image and He desires for us to represent Him everywhere we go. Prayer brings UNITY. In 2018, our theme will be Pray for America - UNITY, based upon Ephesians 4:3 which challenges us to mobilize unified public prayer for America, "Making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."
The National Day of Prayer was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. In 1988, the law was unanimously amended by both the House and the Senate and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on Thursday, May 5, 1988, designating the first Thursday of May as a day of national prayer. Every president since 1952 has signed a National Day of Prayer proclamation.
Prayer brings people together. Prayer builds bridges between opposing persons and even political parties. Prayer reminds us that we are created in God's image and He desires for us to represent Him everywhere we go. Prayer brings UNITY. In 2018, our theme will be Pray for America - UNITY, based upon Ephesians 4:3 which challenges us to mobilize unified public prayer for America, "Making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."
Today's Slice of Americana
While on the theme of National Day of Prayer, it's a good time to remind folks of the official motto of the United States of America.
President Eisenhower signed a law in 1956 that made "In God We Trust" the official motto. Prior to this, many considered "E Pluribus Unum," meaning "from many, one" in Latin, as the motto. That phrase is used within the Seal of the United States of America, as well as, coin and paper money since 1795.
"In God We Trust" was first stated in "The Star-Spangled Banner" - written by Francis Scott Key in 1814. The final stanza says, "And this be our motto 'In God We Trust.'" And, it first appeared on American currency in 1864.
President Eisenhower signed a law in 1956 that made "In God We Trust" the official motto. Prior to this, many considered "E Pluribus Unum," meaning "from many, one" in Latin, as the motto. That phrase is used within the Seal of the United States of America, as well as, coin and paper money since 1795.
"In God We Trust" was first stated in "The Star-Spangled Banner" - written by Francis Scott Key in 1814. The final stanza says, "And this be our motto 'In God We Trust.'" And, it first appeared on American currency in 1864.
Thanks for reviewing today's 'Reminders for Our Flag'
- a service from the Flag Steward program
Now go 'Be a good citizen' today by ...
... picking up and disposing of 2 pieces of trash that will help
keep America beautiful !!!
- a service from the Flag Steward program
Now go 'Be a good citizen' today by ...
... picking up and disposing of 2 pieces of trash that will help
keep America beautiful !!!
In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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