Reminders from Our Flag
for Tuesday, October 16, 2018
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Today's Star-Spangled Inspiration
... comes from John Brown - who wrote the following prediction, of much bloodshed / Civil War, after his abolitionist uprising at Harper's Ferry failed ...
"I John Brown am now quite certain that the crimes of this guilty, land: will never be purged away; but with Blood. I had as I now think: vainly flattered myself that without very much bloodshed; it might be done."
for Tuesday, October 16, 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
... comes from John Brown - who wrote the following prediction, of much bloodshed / Civil War, after his abolitionist uprising at Harper's Ferry failed ...
"I John Brown am now quite certain that the crimes of this guilty, land: will never be purged away; but with Blood. I had as I now think: vainly flattered myself that without very much bloodshed; it might be done."
Today's Flag Status
Across America, the US Flag flies at full staff, except in NY.
Across America, the US Flag flies at full staff, except in NY.
In New York, US and State Flags are half-staff until the day of interment (burial) for the last of the 20 victims in the 'Schoharie limo crash.'
Today's Historical Reminder
... a warning signal for the forthcoming Civil War ...
... a warning signal for the forthcoming Civil War ...
[ US Marines battle John Brown and his abolitionists at Harper's Ferry, VA =public domain image ]
On this date (OTD), October 16, in 1859, John Brown and a group of abolitionists (folks who wanted to end slavery in the US) raided and overtook a fort at Harper's Ferry, VA. Two days later, upon orders from President Buchanan, US Marines under the command of, then Colonel, Robert E. Lee apprehended Brown and ended the uprising. In December, John Brown and others assisting him with the raid on Harper's Ferry were executed for treason (being traders against the US government). This skirmish provided a peek at the war over slavery forthcoming.
[ John Brown holding flag he used for Underground Railroad like operations to help transports and protect slaves seeking freedom in the North = public domain image ]
Today's Slice of Americana
... Father of the American Dictionary ...
... Father of the American Dictionary ...
[ =public domain image ]
On this date (OTD), October 16, in 1758, American teacher and journalist Noah Webster (1758-1843) was born in West Hartford, Connecticut. His name became synonymous with "dictionary" after he compiled the first American dictionaries of the English language.
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... 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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