Instead of our usual, daily 'Reminders from Our Flag' and more informative & inspiring than the 'Moment of Silence'encouraged by many government officials ...
Since today is a 'National Day of Mourning' for our 41st President - George H. W. Bush, we're offering and encouraging schools, scouts, civic organizations, and all citizens to review / perform a Pre-Pledge Tribute today.
Since today is a 'National Day of Mourning' for our 41st President - George H. W. Bush, we're offering and encouraging schools, scouts, civic organizations, and all citizens to review / perform a Pre-Pledge Tribute today.
[ Note: Do not read aloud any text with [ brackets ] around it. ONLY READ THE TEXT IN BLUE. We recommend 3 speakers lead and read aloud the 3 parts of the pre-Pledge ceremony. ]
[ SPEAKER 1 - read blue text only]
Good morning / afternoon / evening, __(insert name of your group - like "Heritage Elementary" or "Scout Troop")__.
Welcome to today's 'National Day of Mourning: Pre-Pledge Tribute'
honoring our 41st President - George H. W. Bush
[ SPEAKER 1 - read blue text only]
Good morning / afternoon / evening, __(insert name of your group - like "Heritage Elementary" or "Scout Troop")__.
Welcome to today's 'National Day of Mourning: Pre-Pledge Tribute'
honoring our 41st President - George H. W. Bush
[ SPEAKER 2 - read blue text only ]
THE EARLY YEARS of GEORGE H. W. BUSH:
THE EARLY YEARS of GEORGE H. W. BUSH:
George H W Bush, also known as George Bush Sr., was...
Born on June 12, 1924 in Milton, Massachusetts
Grew up in Connecticut and served as High School Class President and Captain of his baseball and soccer teams
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, he decided to postpone college and enlisted in the Navy
He was selected for Naval Aviator (pilot) training and earned his wings in 1943 as one of the youngest ever to do so - just a few days before turning 19
As a World War II combat pilot in the Pacific he flew 58 combat missions, earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, and was shot down once and rescued by a submarine
After his combat tour, he married Barbara Pierce in 1945, got discharged from the Navy, and enrolled at Yale University.
He was Captain of Yale's baseball team and played in the first two College World Series
Upon graduation from Yale in 1948, he moved his family to west Texas to get into the oil business
By 1964, he had become an oil company president and millionaire
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THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE YEARS of GEORGE BUSH SR. (AKA BUSH 41):
In 1966, he won his first election to serve in the US House of Representatives for Texas
In 1971, President Nixon appointed him as Ambassador to the United Nations
Future appointments included Director of the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), Liaison to China,
and Vice President for Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989
THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE YEARS of GEORGE BUSH SR. (AKA BUSH 41):
In 1966, he won his first election to serve in the US House of Representatives for Texas
In 1971, President Nixon appointed him as Ambassador to the United Nations
Future appointments included Director of the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), Liaison to China,
and Vice President for Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989
In 1989, he became the 41st President of the United States and served until 1993.
As President, he witnessed the fall of the Berlin Wall, was part of the breakup of the Soviet Union, and ordered the Panama Invasion and Persian Gulf War.
He was an big supporter of what he called "Points of Light" - opportunities for Americans to volunteer via nonprofits to help others.
This spirit of volunteerism and doing good carried through after his term as President and drove the rest of his life
George and Barbara had 6 children and in 2000, one of his sons, George W. Bush, became our 43rd President
This made George H W Bush (#41) and George W Bush (#43) the second father-son pair to serve as Presidents - the others being John Adams (#2) and John Quincy Adams (#6)
As his life came to a close, George H W Bush had a US Navy aircraft carrier named after him
He had an unbelievable 73 years of marriage with Barbara Bush
And, amazingly, he skydived on his 80th, 85th, and 90th birthdays
When he died this past Friday at the age of 94, he was the longest-living President ever
He will be buried on the grounds of his Presidential Library on the west campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas
He had an unbelievable 73 years of marriage with Barbara Bush
And, amazingly, he skydived on his 80th, 85th, and 90th birthdays
When he died this past Friday at the age of 94, he was the longest-living President ever
He will be buried on the grounds of his Presidential Library on the west campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas
So, now, please, stand, place your hand upon your heart,
and make this Pledge of Allegiance more meaningful by honoring George H W Bush - a World War II hero, a college baseball star, innovative businessman, long-time public servant, and our 41st President of the United States of America
and make this Pledge of Allegiance more meaningful by honoring George H W Bush - a World War II hero, a college baseball star, innovative businessman, long-time public servant, and our 41st President of the United States of America
Thanks for participating in today's
Flag Steward Pre-Pledge Tribute
Now, go be a stud citizen!!!
Thanks for participating in today's
Flag Steward Pre-Pledge Tribute
Now, go be a stud citizen!!!
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END OF CEREMONY
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In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
END OF CEREMONY
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In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
The U.S. Flag Code:
provides Our Flag's Rules and Regulations
[HIGHLIGHTS OF: The U.S. Flag Code stating how citizens should conduct themselves during this ceremony is below.]
Title 36, Chapter 10 PATRIOTIC CUSTOMS
National anthem; Star-Spangled Banner, conduct during playing:
During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there.
Note: A new law was passed on October 30, 2008 that authorizes veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem. This publication is currently being updated to reflect the new law.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag; manner of delivery:
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.", should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.
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