Reminders from Our Flag
for Thursday, October 4, 2018
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Today's Star-Spangled Inspiration
... is 2 quotes, one funny and one spiritual, from today's featured 'President ___' ;) ...
"I must swear off from swearing. It's a bad habit."
and
"Conscience is the authentic voice of God to you."
for Thursday, October 4, 2018
[ GO HERE to review and/or perform this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute (PPT) - ideally performed on #FlagDayFriday to make Pledge of Allegiance more engaging and meaningful. ]
Today's Star-Spangled Inspiration
... is 2 quotes, one funny and one spiritual, from today's featured 'President ___' ;) ...
"I must swear off from swearing. It's a bad habit."
and
"Conscience is the authentic voice of God to you."
Today's Flag Status
Our Flag flies at full staff across the USA, except in Mississippi and South Carolina.
Our Flag flies at full staff across the USA, except in Mississippi and South Carolina.
In Mississippi, US and State Flags are half-staff from sunrise Oct 2 to sunset Oct 4 to honor 3 law enforcement officers killed in Mississippi this weekend
- James White (top left) and Zach Moak (bottom left) of Brookhaven PD and Mississippi Highway Patrol's Josh Smith (right).
In South Carolina, the US and State Flags have been ordered to half-staff, until further notice, to honor 6 police officers wounded and 1 killed in Florence, SC. Police Officer Terrence Carraway, a 30-year law enforcement officer, died last night from gunshot wounds.
GO HERE to the Officer Down Memorial Page to learn more about these peace officers.
- James White (top left) and Zach Moak (bottom left) of Brookhaven PD and Mississippi Highway Patrol's Josh Smith (right).
In South Carolina, the US and State Flags have been ordered to half-staff, until further notice, to honor 6 police officers wounded and 1 killed in Florence, SC. Police Officer Terrence Carraway, a 30-year law enforcement officer, died last night from gunshot wounds.
GO HERE to the Officer Down Memorial Page to learn more about these peace officers.
Today's Historical Reminder
... Happy Birthday, Mr. 19th President = Name this President ...
... Happy Birthday, Mr. 19th President = Name this President ...
Born OTD (on this date - Oct 4, 1822) in Delaware, OH
Served as Union General
Elected 29th and 32nd Governor of Ohio
19th President of US (served after Ulysses S. Grant and before James Garfield) during Reconstruction Era
Challenged to repair disharmony still left over from Civil War
Interestingly, banished wines and liquor from White House ( much to the delight of his wife, Lucy ;)
Went to bed believing he lost 1876 Presidential election, but eventually won by closest margin of 185 to 184 over Tilden
Most well-known quote: "He serves his party best who serves his country best."
Name that President ...
Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th U.S. President served from 1877 to 1881
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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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