Reminders from Our Flag
for Saturday, January 5, 2019

Star-Spangled Inspirational Quotes:
... from today's 'Slice of Americana' honoree - famed Pittsburgh Steelers coach Chuck Noll ...
"Good things happen to those who hustle."
- Chuck Noll
... and ...
"Pressure is something you feel when you don't know what you're doing."
- Chuck Noll

Today's Flag Status
The US Flag flies at full staff across America, except in Washington

In WASHINGTON, the Governor ordered the US and State Flags to half-staff on Saturday, January 5th, in honor of East Olympia Volunteer Fire Captain John Ostergard, who suffered a medical emergency while on the scene of a December 14 structure fire south of Yelm.  The Governor's Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, January 4th. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Saturday, Jan. 5, or first thing Monday morning, Jan. 7. 

[ Note: In Fresno, CA, the Mayor ordered the City Flag to half-staff until Monday, Jan 7th, to honor local businessman and philanthropist, David McDonald.]

Today's Moment to Remember
... America's 1st female State Governor ...

[ public domain image ]

OTD, Jan. 5th in 1925, Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming became the first female governor in the United States.  She became the 14th Governor of Wyoming during a special election determining the successor of her late husband, who died while serving as Wyoming's Governor.  She lost re-election in 1927, but then became the first female Director of the US Mint in 1933.  She went on to serve as Director of the US Mint for 20 years - serving within the administrations of Presidents Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower.  She lived to 101 years old - dying in 1977 in Washington, D.C.. 

Today's Slice of Americana - Sports
... the Coach of the Steel Curtain Dynasty ...

[ Pic: Steelers.com - fair / educational use ]

Born OTD, Jan. 5th in 1932, Chuck Noll coached the Pittsburgh Steelers for 23 years and led them to 4 NFL Championships - the 2nd most by an NFL Head Coach.  After 36 miserable years of pro football in Pittsburgh, in which they only had 1 playoff appearance, Coach Noll led the Steelers to 9 Central Division Championships and 4 Super Bowl victories during the 1970s (IX, X, XIII, & XIV = 1974, 75, 78, & 79).  His teams were known for their toughness and tenacious defense - "The Steel Curtain."

[ Coach Noll with QB Terry Bradshaw ... Love the old QB helmets w/ just 2 bars on the facemask ;) ]

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