Reminders from Our Flag
for Wednesday, September 19, 2018
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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
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
Our Flag flies at FULL STAFF in all 50 States and US Territories
[ SSweeney image ]
Historical Moment to Remember
... George Washington's Farewell Address ...
... George Washington's Farewell Address ...
[ 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
[ 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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