Reminders from Our Flag
for Tuesday, July 16, 2019
for Tuesday, July 16, 2019
... quote from General John J. Pershing speaking about the American Expeditionary Force he led during World War I - 101 years ago in 1918 [ courtesy of US Army ] ...
Half-Staff Alerts for July 16
The US and State Flags are FULL STAFF across 48 of 50 states.
TX Governor ordered half-staff of all flags in Freestone and neighboring counties until date of interment for SGT MAJ Sartor.
And, Weymouth, MA has a local half-staff for Officer Chesna until sunset today.
The US and State Flags are FULL STAFF across 48 of 50 states.
TX Governor ordered half-staff of all flags in Freestone and neighboring counties until date of interment for SGT MAJ Sartor.
And, Weymouth, MA has a local half-staff for Officer Chesna until sunset today.
Today's Moment to Remember
[ 2007 aerial view of Washington DC - Capitol area and National Mall = public domain image ]
On this date, July 16, in 1790, a site was designated for our nation's capital city. The 'Residence Act' required that the President select a site on the Potomac River as the permanent capital for the United States and establish residence there within 10 years. So, about 6 months later, President Washington proclaimed the area of land where the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers intersect to be our Nation's Capital - now known as the District of Columbia. And, he selected a French engineer, Pierre-Charles L'Enfant, to design and plan the city.
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 !!!
- 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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