Reminders from Our Flag
for Wednesday, March 27, 2019
... a Women to Honor Wednesday ...
[ GO HERE for this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute (PPT) - recalling Lincoln's 'Peacemakers' meeting to plan for the end of the Civil War ]
for Wednesday, March 27, 2019
... a Women to Honor Wednesday ...
[ GO HERE for this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute (PPT) - recalling Lincoln's 'Peacemakers' meeting to plan for the end of the Civil War ]
... You, your students, or your kids / grandkids, should make a 'Welcome Home' sign for a Vietnam Vet ...
This coming Friday, March 29th, is Vietnam War Veterans Day, so let's show them (your relative, friend, or neighbor who served in Nam) our appreciation on social media.
GO HERE to make your #WelcomeHomeVietnamVets sign in 3-easy steps now
This coming Friday, March 29th, is Vietnam War Veterans Day, so let's show them (your relative, friend, or neighbor who served in Nam) our appreciation on social media.
GO HERE to make your #WelcomeHomeVietnamVets sign in 3-easy steps now
Flag Status / Half-Staff Alerts for March 27th
U.S. Flag is at full staff across 49 of 50 STATES
The US & State Flags in OHIO are at HALF-STAFF
State Flag only in Alaska is half-staff
And, the US, State, and City/County Flags in 4 local areas ( El Paso County, TX, Kanawha County, WV, Norwich, NY, and Camden, NJ ) are half-staff
U.S. Flag is at full staff across 49 of 50 STATES
The US & State Flags in OHIO are at HALF-STAFF
State Flag only in Alaska is half-staff
And, the US, State, and City/County Flags in 4 local areas ( El Paso County, TX, Kanawha County, WV, Norwich, NY, and Camden, NJ ) are half-staff
Today's 'Medal of Honor' Moments to Remember
As the newest Medal of Honor recipient, Army Staff Sergeant Travis Atkins, is presented today at the White House, we also recall another recipient on this 'Women to Honor Wednesday.'
GO HERE to read SSG Atkins' Medal of Honor story. His son will receive the Medal of Honor on behalf of his dad, who sacrificed himself to save 3 other soldiers.
GO HERE to read SSG Atkins' Medal of Honor story. His son will receive the Medal of Honor on behalf of his dad, who sacrificed himself to save 3 other soldiers.
Today, Mar.27th at 1555 EST,
CLICK HERE to access the LIVE Medal of Honor Ceremony broadcast from the White House
CLICK HERE to access the LIVE Medal of Honor Ceremony broadcast from the White House
On this 'Women to Honor Wednesday' of 'Women's History Month,' we recall an Medal of Honor recipient
... a brave, life-saving assistant Army surgeon ...
... a brave, life-saving assistant Army surgeon ...
Dr. Mary E. Walker, an assistant surgeon for the Union Army during the Civil War, is the one and only woman to receive the Medal of Honor. She served in 3 major battles and was a prisoner of war during her 3 years of service. Below are highlights of her military career and Medal of Honor citation.
Dr. Mary E. Walker
Contract Acting Assistant Surgeon, (civilian serving) U.S. Army
Born: 26 November 1832, Oswego County, NY
Place / Date of Action:
Battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861;
Patent Office Hospital, Washington, D.C., October 1861;
Chattanooga, Tenn., following Battle of Chickomauga, September 1863;
Prisoner of War, April 10, 1864-August 12, 1864, Richmond, Va.;
Battle of Atlanta, September 1864
Medal of Honor citation:
Whereas it appears from official reports that Dr. Mary E. Walker, a graduate of medicine, "has rendered valuable service to the Government, and her efforts have been earnest and untiring in a variety of ways," and that she was assigned to duty and served as an assistant surgeon in charge of female prisoners at Louisville, Ky., upon the recommendation of Major-Generals Sherman and Thomas, and faithfully served as contract surgeon in the service of the United States, and has devoted herself with much patriotic zeal to the sick and wounded soldiers, both in the field and hospitals, to the detriment of her own health, and has also endured hardships as a prisoner of war four months in a Southern prison while acting as contract surgeon;
and Whereas by reason of her not being a commissioned officer in the military service, a brevet or honorary rank cannot, under existing laws, be conferred upon her; and Whereas in the opinion of the President an honorable recognition of her services and sufferings should be made: It is ordered, That a testimonial thereof shall be hereby made and given to the said Dr. Mary E. Walker, and that the usual medal of honor for meritorious services be given her.
Given under my hand in the city of Washington, D.C., this 11th day of November, A.D. 1865. Andrew Johnson, President
[Note: This award was rescinded in 1917 along with 910 others, but then, restored by President Carter on 10 June 1977.]
Contract Acting Assistant Surgeon, (civilian serving) U.S. Army
Born: 26 November 1832, Oswego County, NY
Place / Date of Action:
Battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1861;
Patent Office Hospital, Washington, D.C., October 1861;
Chattanooga, Tenn., following Battle of Chickomauga, September 1863;
Prisoner of War, April 10, 1864-August 12, 1864, Richmond, Va.;
Battle of Atlanta, September 1864
Medal of Honor citation:
Whereas it appears from official reports that Dr. Mary E. Walker, a graduate of medicine, "has rendered valuable service to the Government, and her efforts have been earnest and untiring in a variety of ways," and that she was assigned to duty and served as an assistant surgeon in charge of female prisoners at Louisville, Ky., upon the recommendation of Major-Generals Sherman and Thomas, and faithfully served as contract surgeon in the service of the United States, and has devoted herself with much patriotic zeal to the sick and wounded soldiers, both in the field and hospitals, to the detriment of her own health, and has also endured hardships as a prisoner of war four months in a Southern prison while acting as contract surgeon;
and Whereas by reason of her not being a commissioned officer in the military service, a brevet or honorary rank cannot, under existing laws, be conferred upon her; and Whereas in the opinion of the President an honorable recognition of her services and sufferings should be made: It is ordered, That a testimonial thereof shall be hereby made and given to the said Dr. Mary E. Walker, and that the usual medal of honor for meritorious services be given her.
Given under my hand in the city of Washington, D.C., this 11th day of November, A.D. 1865. Andrew Johnson, President
[Note: This award was rescinded in 1917 along with 910 others, but then, restored by President Carter on 10 June 1977.]
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keep America beautiful !!!
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