Reminders from Our Flag
for Tuesday, November 6, 2018
... Election Day! = get out and VOTE! ...
[ 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 Abe Lincoln - as show on the Flag Steward app splash screen ...
for Tuesday, November 6, 2018
... Election Day! = get out and VOTE! ...
[ 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 Abe Lincoln - as show on the Flag Steward app splash screen ...
[ Image and quote from Oct 1864 issue of Harper's Weekly -- President Lincoln, during one of our nation's darkest times, gathered Civil War Union soldiers and sailors to rally around the flag. =public domain image ]
Today's Flag Status
Across America, the US Flag flies at FULL STAFF. And, PA's State Flag continues to fly at at half-staff to honor the Tree of Life Synagogue fallen.
Across America, the US Flag flies at FULL STAFF. And, PA's State Flag continues to fly at at half-staff to honor the Tree of Life Synagogue fallen.
View from Flag Steward HQ
Today's Moment to Remember
... Abraham Lincoln wins election ...
... Abraham Lincoln wins election ...
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On this date (OTD), November 6th of 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th U.S. President. He became one of our most admired Presidents after leading our Country through one of, if not, the toughest time - the Civil War and ending slavery.
Today's Slice of Americana - Music
... Who is the "March King"? ...
... Who is the "March King"? ...
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On this date, November 6th of 1854, American conductor John Philip Sousa was born in Washington, D.C.. He was a 'Mustang' who served in the US Marine Corps (enlisted) and US Naval Reserve (officer). In the Marine Corps, he served as an "apprentice" and "musician" and later became the director ("leader of the band") of the "President's Own," the US Marine Band. His strong leadership, dedication to the Marine Band, and inspiring performances led folks to call him the "March King." He composed some of our most recognized marching classics - like The Washington Post, Stars and Stripes Forever, and Semper Fidelis.
GO HERE to learn about Sousa's history with the US Marine Band
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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