[ Note: Header pic is iHonor Flag, commemorating GWOT Fallen Army SSG Bear, flying at half-staff on 6/4 at Flag Steward HQ ]

​​Reminders from Our Flag
for Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Half-Staff Alerts for June 26  ​  ​ ​  ​  ​  ​
All Flags across Maryland (announced this AM), New Jersey (announced this AM), Nebraska and Wisconsin are half-staff
And, local half-staff of all Flags in Shreveport, LA, and North County, MO

GO HERE to review all half-staff honoree details - including pictures

Today's Moment to Remember

President John F. Kennedy gives his famous "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech in front of a crowd of about 1/2 million West Berliners on June 26, 1963 [image: public domain]

In the height of the Cold War, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev promised to "eradicate this splinter (West Berlin) from the heart of Europe."  So, in the face of this tense Cold War situation, President Kennedy visited West Berlin, which by this time was completely surrounded by communist ruled East Germany and the 'Berlin Wall' was dividing East and West Berlin.  JFK gave West Berliners and all those enjoying or seeking freedom a boost of confidence.  By stating "Ich bin ein Berliner" ("I am a Berliner"), President Kennedy reinforced that any move by the Soviets to takeover West Berlin meant it was an attack against the United States and that we would defend West Berlin's soil like it was our own.​

Listen to a portion of JFK's speech now (below).

JFK looking over the Berlin Wall. [image: public domain]

 We received a couple more submissions of 'Flag pics' again last week, so we're asking one last time ;) ...
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​​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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