Reminders from Our Flag
for Monday, July 16, 2018
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Today's Star-Spangled Inspiration
... is a quote from General John J. Pershing speaking about the American Expeditionary Force he led 100 years ago in World War I ...
for Monday, July 16, 2018
[ GO HERE to have kids perform this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute any time.
But, we recommend #FlagDayFriday to perform a (2-min.) Pre-Pledge Tribute - making the Pledge more engaging and meaningful to kids. ]
Today's Star-Spangled Inspiration
... is a quote from General John J. Pershing speaking about the American Expeditionary Force he led 100 years ago in World War I ...
[ courtesy of US Army ]
Today's Flag Status
Our Flag flies at FULL STAFF across the USA, except in MA
Our Flag flies at FULL STAFF across the USA, except in MA
In Massachusetts, the US and Commonwealth of MA flags have been placed at half-staff, until further notice, to honor Weymouth Police Officer Michael Chesna. He was shot and killed by an assailant on the morning of July 15th.
Today's Moment to Remember
[ 2007 aerial view of Washington DC - Capitol area and National Mall = public domain image ]
On this date, July 16, of 1790, a site was designated for our nation's capital city. The Residence Act required that the President select a site on the Potomac River as the permanent capital for the United States and establish residence there within 10 years. So, about 6 months later, President Washington proclaimed the area of land where the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers intersect to be our Nation's Capital - now known as the District of Columbia. And, he selected a French engineer, Pierre-Charles L'Enfant, to design and plan the city.
Today's Slice of Americana
[ educational / fair use image ]
On this date, July 16, in 1935, the world's first parking meter was installed in the buzzing metropolis of ...
... Oklahoma City?!
Yes, Oklahoma City (OKC) because the innovative engineers who invented it were at Oklahoma State University in OKC.
The parking meter was an instant success because it was a win-win-win situation - a win for the storekeepers to keep parking spaces turned over to new shoppers throughout the day, a win for shoppers because it provided close parking to their favorite stores, and a win for the city because it generated revenue from the meters.
Thanks for reviewing today's 'Reminders for Our Flag'
- a service from the Flag Steward program
Now go 'Be a stud 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 stud 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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