Reminders from Our Flag
for Friday, December 28, 2018
Today's Star-Spangled Inspirational Quote
... refers to life in Iowa - the topic of Today's Moment to Remember ...
"I am proud to have been born in Iowa. Through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy, it was a place of adventure and daily discoveries - the wonder of the growing crops, the excitements of the harvest, the journeys to the woods for nuts and hunting, the joys of snowy winters, the comfort of the family fireside, of good food and tender care."
- Herbert Hoover
for Friday, December 28, 2018
Today's Star-Spangled Inspirational Quote
... refers to life in Iowa - the topic of Today's Moment to Remember ...
"I am proud to have been born in Iowa. Through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy, it was a place of adventure and daily discoveries - the wonder of the growing crops, the excitements of the harvest, the journeys to the woods for nuts and hunting, the joys of snowy winters, the comfort of the family fireside, of good food and tender care."
- Herbert Hoover
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. And, PA has a concurrent half-staff honoree.
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. And, PA has a concurrent half-staff honoree.
In PENNSYLVANIA, while the US Flag remains at half-staff until Dec. 30th to honor President George H W Bush, the Governor has ordered the PA State / Commonwealth Flags to half-staff to honor EMT Robert Kohler Sr., who died while on duty at Station 23, Northeastern Area EMS, Manchester, PA, on Christmas morning. and it will remain at half-staff until the day of his interment (TBD).
Today's Moment to Remember
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On this date, Dec. 28th in 1846, Iowa became the 29th State to join the Union. Iowa is bordered by 6 states: WI, IL, MO, NE, SD, & MN. The Iowa State Flag looks similar to the Flag of France because it was part of the French Louisiana territory. Nicknamed the "Hawkeye State," Iowa is a core part of the 'Corn Belt' in the United States. The largest city in Iowa is its capital, Des Moines - home of the beautiful, ornate, dome-happy (5 domes) Iowa Capitol Building.
Today's Slice of Americana - Transportation
OTD, Dec. 28th in 1912, San Francisco, begins operation of city-owned streetcars. If / when you visit San Fran, you must take a ride on one - especially along the wharf or up and over to Chinatown ;)
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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