Reminders from Our Flag
for Monday, December 3, 2018​

​​[ This week's Pre-Pledge Tribute (PPT) will be posted by EOD Monday ]

Today's Star-Spangled Inspirational Quote
... comes from James Monroe - the 5th President of the United States ...
"Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty!"
- James Monroe

Today's Flag Status
Across the USA and its Territories, the US Flag flies at HALF-STAFF to honor the life and service of our 41st US President, George H. W. Bush, and will remain so until sunset on December 30th.

Today's Historical Moment to Remember

[ Cartoon explaining Monroe Doctrine visually =public domain image ]

​On December 2, 1823, President James Monroe introduced the 'Monroe Doctrine' during his State of the Union address (annual message to the Nation given in front of the U.S. Congress).  The 'Monroe Doctrine', written by John Quincy Adams, was against the European powers trying to claim any land on the American continents.  It stated, "we should consider any attempt on their part (European countries) to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety..."  The doctrine led us and still guides USA to maintain a strong military opposition to any European invasions of the Americas - including such conflicts as the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Today's Slice of Americana - Art 
​... Earliest Painter of Presidents ...

[ Charles Stuart - Presidential portraits of Jefferson (left) and Monroe (right) ]

​OTD, December 3rd in 1755, Charles Stuart, a famous American painter of portraits for George Washington, James Monroe, and Thomas Jefferson, was born in Rhode Island.

​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 !!!

​In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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