Reminders from Our Flag
for Thursday, January 31, 2019
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remembering 17 lost astronauts and their inspirational, American pioneering spirits ]
for Thursday, January 31, 2019
[ GO HERE to preview and/or perform this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute (PPT) -
remembering 17 lost astronauts and their inspirational, American pioneering spirits ]
Today's (Jan. 31st) Flag Status
Our Flag is at full staff in 49 of 50 states.
US & State Flags HALF-STAFF: FLORIDA only
[ Note: Pennsylvania's State Flag is at half-staff. And, US, State, and City Flags in NYC and Laurel, MS are half-staff. ]
Our Flag is at full staff in 49 of 50 states.
US & State Flags HALF-STAFF: FLORIDA only
[ Note: Pennsylvania's State Flag is at half-staff. And, US, State, and City Flags in NYC and Laurel, MS are half-staff. ]
Star-Spangled Insightful and Inspirational Quotes
.. are from today's 'Slice of old Americana' honoree ...
"The people who were against the Vietnam War thought I was attacking the Army. The guys in the Army thought I was representing their experiences. I was on both sides, and I survived."
and
"Laughter is the brush that sweeps away the cobwebs of your heart."
- Mort Walker
.. are from today's 'Slice of old Americana' honoree ...
"The people who were against the Vietnam War thought I was attacking the Army. The guys in the Army thought I was representing their experiences. I was on both sides, and I survived."
and
"Laughter is the brush that sweeps away the cobwebs of your heart."
- Mort Walker
Today's Moment to Remember
... Born Jan. 30, 1882 ...
... Born Jan. 30, 1882 ...
- I was born in New York, where I later served as Governor
- My wife preferred to be addressed by her middle name, Eleanor
- I served as the 32nd President of the United States helping the USA emerge from the Great Depression and fight through World War II
- My wife preferred to be addressed by her middle name, Eleanor
- I served as the 32nd President of the United States helping the USA emerge from the Great Depression and fight through World War II
[ The "4 Freedoms" from a famous speech by this President = public domain image ]
-My legs were crippled by polio at the age of 39, but that didn't slow me from being one of America's most admired Presidents
Yes, that's right, I am ...
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
-My legs were crippled by polio at the age of 39, but that didn't slow me from being one of America's most admired Presidents
Yes, that's right, I am ...
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Slice of Americana - Comic Relief :)
We made you think, so now you get to Laugh ...
A year ago this week, Mort Walker, one of America's most well-known comic strip authors passed away at age 94.
Take a moment to enjoy his best comic strip - Beetle Bailey. It was first published in 1950 and still runs in newspapers across the USA today.
We made you think, so now you get to Laugh ...
A year ago this week, Mort Walker, one of America's most well-known comic strip authors passed away at age 94.
Take a moment to enjoy his best comic strip - Beetle Bailey. It was first published in 1950 and still runs in newspapers across the USA today.
[ 1972 comic - fair/education use ]
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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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