​Reminders from Our Flag
for Friday, September 28, 2018

​​On this #FlagDayFriday, we recommend that your school / classroom perform this week's
Pre-Pledge Tribute

Today's Flag Status  ​
Our Flag flies at FULL STAFF across the USA and its Territories.

​​Today's Historical Reminder
... the beginning of the Revolutionary War's final battle ...

[ Washington fires first cannon shot at Battle of Yorktown = public domain image ]

On September 28, 1791, the Battle of Yorktown began at Yorktown, VA.  American and French troops joined forces to fight the British at this important battle.  This turned out to be the last major clash of the Revolutionary War because British General Cornwallis surrendered his army to General George Washington a few weeks later. 

Serving Up a Slice of Americana

[ pic = unknown author on Flickr ]

 
On this date (OTD), September 28, in 1951, CBS starts selling the first color televisions.
Hard to believe this given today's overabundance of technology.  But, less than a month later, CBS stopped sales because people weren't buying enough TVs to keep the business going.

​​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 !!!

​In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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