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Reminders from Our Flag
for Wednesday, February 6, 2019
... a Warrior to Honor Wednesday ...
Reminders from Our Flag
for Wednesday, February 6, 2019
... a Warrior to Honor Wednesday ...
Today's (Feb. 6th) Flag Status / Half-Staff Alerts
Our Flag is at full staff in 48 of 50 states.
US & State Flags HALF-STAFF by order of Governor: NEW JERSEY and OHIO only
US, State & City Flags HALF-STAFF by order of Mayor: ABILENE, TEXAS only
[ Note: NY and PA, per the US Flag Code, have half-staffs that should have been ended by the Governors more than a week ago.
And, citizens in Monroe County, NY, Los Angeles Unified School District, and Baton Rouge, LA, placed the US Flag to half-staff to honor local fallen public servants ]
Our Flag is at full staff in 48 of 50 states.
US & State Flags HALF-STAFF by order of Governor: NEW JERSEY and OHIO only
US, State & City Flags HALF-STAFF by order of Mayor: ABILENE, TEXAS only
[ Note: NY and PA, per the US Flag Code, have half-staffs that should have been ended by the Governors more than a week ago.
And, citizens in Monroe County, NY, Los Angeles Unified School District, and Baton Rouge, LA, placed the US Flag to half-staff to honor local fallen public servants ]
Today's Star-Spangled Inspirational Quote
... from today's 'Moment to Remember' and this weeks' 'Pre-Pledge Tribute' honoree ...
... from today's 'Moment to Remember' and this weeks' 'Pre-Pledge Tribute' honoree ...
Wednesday's Warrior to Honor
... a Civil War hero ...
... a Civil War hero ...
On this 'Warrior to Honor Wednesday', we recall the first African-American to receive the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Civil War's Battle of Fort Wagner. CLICK HERE, to go to this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute, to learn more about Carney's respect for the Stars & Stripes and his courageous actions while leading his unit with Our Flag.
Today's Slice of ol' Americana in Sports
... serves up ;) ...
... serves up ;) ...
[ fair / educational use ]
On this date, February 6th in 1993, African American tennis legend Arthur Ashe died of complications from AIDS. He is the only black man to win single tennis titles at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open (3 of the 4 pro tennis Grand Slam events).
On this date, February 6th in 1993, African American tennis legend Arthur Ashe died of complications from AIDS. He is the only black man to win single tennis titles at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open (3 of the 4 pro tennis Grand Slam events).
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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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