Reminders from Our Flag
for Thursday, November 1, 2018
... All Saints Day ...
Today's Star-Spangled Inspiration
... comes from Theodore Melfi, an American director of movies ...
"To me, there are saints every day. They stand up and help others and live for others and do things for others."
for Thursday, November 1, 2018
... All Saints Day ...
Today's Star-Spangled Inspiration
... comes from Theodore Melfi, an American director of movies ...
"To me, there are saints every day. They stand up and help others and live for others and do things for others."
[ Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821) from NYC = America's first native-born citizen named a 'Saint' for her work in education ]
Today's Flag Status
Our American Flag flies at full staff across the USA, except in SD, NY, and PA
Our American Flag flies at full staff across the USA, except in SD, NY, and PA
In SOUTH DAKOTA, the US and State Flags are to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on the day of the funeral (TBD) for South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Steven L. Zinter’s interment, which is at a date to be determined. Justice Zinter is survived by his wife, Sandy, had two daughters and five grandchildren. Justice Zinter’s death is the first by a sitting justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court since the death of Justice James M. Doyle in 1976.
In NEW YORK, Gov. Cuomo has directed the US and State Flags in NY to remain at half-staff until Sun, Nov 4, to honor the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting victims.
In PENNSYLVANIA, the Governor directed the Commonweatlh (State) Flag of PA only to remain at half-staff until further notice (probably until the final funeral) to honor the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting victims.
In NEW YORK, Gov. Cuomo has directed the US and State Flags in NY to remain at half-staff until Sun, Nov 4, to honor the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting victims.
In PENNSYLVANIA, the Governor directed the Commonweatlh (State) Flag of PA only to remain at half-staff until further notice (probably until the final funeral) to honor the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting victims.
Today's Historical Moment to Remember
[ public domain images ]
On this date, November 1st of 1897, the Library of Congress opened its doors to the public. The Library of Congress (LOC) is our National Library and serves as the official research library for the U.S. Congress. It seems to be the largest library in the world - housing books in more than 450 languages. The LOC's first Librarian of Congress, John Beckley, was paid just $2 per day and had to also serve as the Clerk of the House of Representatives in Congress. The LOC moved to Washington D.C. in 1800 and unfortunately, most of its original collection of books was destroyed when the British set fire to the LOC and White House during the War of 1812. Former President Thomas Jefferson's personal library of more than 6,000 books was then bought to restore the LOC's shelves.
Slice of Americana - Sports
... America's first NHL team ...
... America's first NHL team ...
On this date, November 1st of 1924, the Boston Bruins became the first U.S. team to join the NHL (National Hockey League).
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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 !!!
In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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