Reminders from Our Flag
for Tuesday, August 14, 2018
[ GO HERE to perform this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute (PPT) - ideally done on #FlagDayFriday to make Pledge of Allegiance more engaging and meaningful. ]
Today's Star-Spangled Inspiration (and Laugh)
... is from today's birthday boy ;) Steve Martin ...
“What is comedy? Comedy is the art of ...
... making people laugh without making them puke." ;)
for Tuesday, August 14, 2018
[ GO HERE to perform this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute (PPT) - ideally done on #FlagDayFriday to make Pledge of Allegiance more engaging and meaningful. ]
Today's Star-Spangled Inspiration (and Laugh)
... is from today's birthday boy ;) Steve Martin ...
“What is comedy? Comedy is the art of ...
... making people laugh without making them puke." ;)
Today's Flag Status
Our Flag flies at full staff across the USA, except in WI
Our Flag flies at full staff across the USA, except in WI
In Wisconsin, the US and State Flags are lowered from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday to honor Korean War hero U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class R. Lloyd Ketchum - a medic who was killed while giving medical care to his battling teammates the prolific Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. His remains were recently identified and delivered back to his daughter who was a 1-year old when he was ruled MIA in November of 1950.
[ GO HERE to read more about his life and heroic actions ]
[ GO HERE to read more about his life and heroic actions ]
Today's Historical Reminder
What and when is V-J Day?
What and when is V-J Day?
American military in Paris celebrate the Japanese surrender and end of WWII
[public domain image]
V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day)
V-J Day celebrations vary by countries. It was August 15, 1945 in Japan when they announced their surrender, but it was still August 14th in England and America. Great Britain celebrates V-J Day on August 15th and USA celebrates it on September 2nd.
Regardless, on this date August 14th (GMT), in 1945, Japan's Emperor Hirohito accepted the Allies surrender terms. Emperor Hirohito, who had never spoken on radio, recorded the announcement that Japan had surrendered unconditionally, without actually stating that word, and broadcasted it across Japan. The Emperor sent a delegate to stand-in for him during the formal surrender ceremony aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945 in Tokyo Bay.
Today's Slice of Americana
[public domain image - 1963 High School pic]
American humor: Today is Steve Martin's birthday (born in 1945). Steve, an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician, has won an Emmy, Grammy, and Honorary Academy Award.
What is your favorite Steve Martin movie? Father of the Bride, Roxanne, Three Amigos, Pink Panther? They're all very funny.
Patriot Poppy, says ... I WANT YOU to become a FLAG STEWARD!
- helping America's Kids get more engaged with Our Flag!!!
- helping America's Kids get more engaged with Our Flag!!!
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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