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Reminders from Our Flag
for Thursday, January 3, 2019
[ There is no Pre-Pledge Tribute this week. ]
for Thursday, January 3, 2019
[ There is no Pre-Pledge Tribute this week. ]
Star-Spangled Inspirational Quote
... is from today's 'Slide of Americana' honoree - Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul ...
"Being the Queen is not all about singing, and being a diva is not all about singing. It has much to do with your service to people. And your social contributions to your community and your civic contributions as well."
-Aretha Franklin
Today's Flag Status
Across the USA and its Territories, the US Flag flies at full staff. In PA, there is a special State Flag half-staff honoree.
Across the USA and its Territories, the US Flag flies at full staff. In PA, there is a special State Flag half-staff honoree.
In PENNSYLVANIA, the Governor has ordered the PA State / Commonwealth Flag 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 (burial / funeral) on Jan. 4th
Today's Moment to Remember
... Statehood #49 ...
... Statehood #49 ...
On this date, Jan. 3, 1959, Alaska was granted statehood. The 49th state of the Union is our largest state by area (2x size of TX) and 3rd least populated, so there is plenty of open space and places to escape from others ;) Alaska, nicknamed 'the Last Frontier,' is home of the tallest mountain in America, Denali (formerly named Mt. McKinley) and has a population of approximately 750,000, of which, more than half live in the Anchorage metro area. It was also nicknamed "Seward's Folly" until gold was discovered in AK in 1896. The industries that drive its economy are fishing, natural gas and oil production (80%), as well as military and tourism.
Flag Steward does have 1 Interactive American Flag (IAF) deployed in Alaska. Pam of Fairbanks, Alaska was one of the first 50 folks to have an IAF. GO HERE to review which Global War on Terror (GWOT) fallen hero from Alaska her IAF honors.
Flag Steward does have 1 Interactive American Flag (IAF) deployed in Alaska. Pam of Fairbanks, Alaska was one of the first 50 folks to have an IAF. GO HERE to review which Global War on Terror (GWOT) fallen hero from Alaska her IAF honors.
Today's Slice of Americana - Music
... First female in Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame ...
... First female in Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame ...
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OTD, Jan. 3, 1987, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, proclaimed its second class of inductees, which included its first female artist - Aretha Franklin. Aretha, nicknamed "The Queen of Soul" was joined by other selected artists: The Coasters, Eddie Cochran, Bo Diddley, Marvin Gaye, Bill Haley, Clyde McPhatter, Rick Nelson, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Smokey Robinson, and Jackie Wilson.
Aretha Franklin, whose passed away this past August 2018, had some big hit songs, that are still well known today, including "Respect" and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"
OTD, Jan. 3, 1987, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, proclaimed its second class of inductees, which included its first female artist - Aretha Franklin. Aretha, nicknamed "The Queen of Soul" was joined by other selected artists: The Coasters, Eddie Cochran, Bo Diddley, Marvin Gaye, Bill Haley, Clyde McPhatter, Rick Nelson, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Smokey Robinson, and Jackie Wilson.
Aretha Franklin, whose passed away this past August 2018, had some big hit songs, that are still well known today, including "Respect" and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"
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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 !!!
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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