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Reminders from Our Flag
for Wednesday, September 19, 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
“Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
​In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.” 

― George Washington, during his farewell address
Today's Flag Status
Our Flag flies at FULL STAFF in all 50 States and US Territories
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Historical Moment to Remember
... George Washington's Farewell Address ...
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[ President Washington's Farewell Address = public domain image ]

On this date (OTD), September 19, in 1796, President George Washington declined serving a third presidential term.  Washington's Farewell Address was published in the American Daily Advertiser for all to read.  Most of the written speech was about: 1) how different political party views could affect the nation's unity, and 2) avoiding permanent alliances with foreign countries so America could maintain its independence and grow as a country without foreign influences.  James Madison wrote an early draft of Washington's farewell speech, but this version was mostly written by Alexander Hamilton.
Slice of Americana ... Rock-n-Roll
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[ KISS band with usual makeup on ]

Amazingly, they're still out on the road doing concerts now ... 40+ years later

OTD, Sep. 19, 1983, KISS showed up on MTV to promote their new album, Lick It Up, without their trademark make-up.
Shocking!
And, most commented, ...
"Now we know why they need the makeup." ;)


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[ fair / educational use ]

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​​Now go 'Be a stud citizen' today by ... 
... picking up and disposing of 2 pieces of trash that will help
keep America beautiful !!!
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​In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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