Reminders from Our Flag
for Thursday, November 8, 2018
Today's Star-Spangled Inspiration
... comes from Patrick Murphy ...
"The political process does not end on Election Day. Young people need to stay involved in the process by continuing to pay attention to the conversation and holding their leaders accountable for the decisions they make."
for Thursday, November 8, 2018
Today's Star-Spangled Inspiration
... comes from Patrick Murphy ...
"The political process does not end on Election Day. Young people need to stay involved in the process by continuing to pay attention to the conversation and holding their leaders accountable for the decisions they make."
Today's Flag Status
Our American Flag flies at FULL STAFF across the USA
Our American Flag flies at FULL STAFF across the USA
Sun setting behind the Colorado Rockies and Our Flag flying on Poppy's Memorial Flagpole at Flag Steward HQ
Today's Historical Moment to Remember
... Our 41st State ...
... Our 41st State ...
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On this date, November 8th of 1889, Montana gained statehood as the 41st state of the United States of America.
The state name of Montana came from the spanish word for mountain (montana). And the spanish phrase in Montana's flag, "Oro Y Plata," mean? -- "Gold and Silver."
Montana, also known as "Big Sky Country," is the 4th largest state and 7th least populated state in Union. The state's economy is agriculture-based, mostly ranching and cereal grain farming. It's biggest attractions are Little Bighorn Battlefield, Glacier National Park, and Yellow National Park.
Slice of Americana - Sports
... His first of 3 American League MVPs ...
... His first of 3 American League MVPs ...
On this date, November 8th in 1951, New York Yankee catcher, Yogi Berra, wins his first (of 3) American League MVP award. Interestingly, Yogi Berra was a WWII Navy veteran. He served from 1943-45 as a Landing Craft Support Gunner; and as such, he was part of the D-Day landings.
CLICK HERE to learn about his life and baseball career
CLICK HERE to learn about his life and baseball career
Pre-Pledge Tribute Preview
Do you know the connection between Armistice Day and Veterans Day?
CLICK HERE for answers and prep to perform this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute
CLICK HERE for answers and prep to perform this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute
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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