Reminders from Our Flag
for Monday, October 21, 2019
for Monday, October 21, 2019
Half-Staff Alerts for October 21
Half-Staff Alerts for October 21
The U.S. & State Flags across NEW JERSEY and MICHIGAN are half-staff
The ARKANSAS and MARYLAND State Flags are half-staff across their states
And, there are local half-staffs (All Flags) at the Winnebago reservation in Nebraska, (State Flags) in San Antonio, TX, and City Flags in Columbia, SC
Upcoming Half-Staff Alerts
across NJ from 10/22-25
GO HERE to see details on current and upcoming half-staff states and their honorees - including pictures
The U.S. & State Flags across NEW JERSEY and MICHIGAN are half-staff
The ARKANSAS and MARYLAND State Flags are half-staff across their states
And, there are local half-staffs (All Flags) at the Winnebago reservation in Nebraska, (State Flags) in San Antonio, TX, and City Flags in Columbia, SC
Upcoming Half-Staff Alerts
across NJ from 10/22-25
GO HERE to see details on current and upcoming half-staff states and their honorees - including pictures
Today's Moment to Remember
[ USS Constitution battles HMS (British) Guerriere during the War of 1812 = public domain ]
On this date, October 21st, in 1797, the USS Constitution, also known as 'Old Ironsides,' was launched. The USS Constitution is the world's oldest navy ship still afloat. It was one of the six original frigates approved for construction by the Naval Act of 1794 - fully establishing a U.S. Navy. The USS Constitution earned her nickname, Old Ironsides, during the War 1812 - when she defeated 5 British warships beginning with the HMS Guerriere. The British cannonballs seemed to bounce off the Constitution's hull (sides of ship) like she were made of iron. ;)
The mission of the USS Constitution today is to educate citizens about the Navy's role in war and peacetime and participate in public, historical events. She has a crew of 60 that keep the vessel open to touring visitors. She is docked at Pier 1 of the Charlestown Navy Yard at one end of the Freedom Trail.
The mission of the USS Constitution today is to educate citizens about the Navy's role in war and peacetime and participate in public, historical events. She has a crew of 60 that keep the vessel open to touring visitors. She is docked at Pier 1 of the Charlestown Navy Yard at one end of the Freedom Trail.
Today's Slice of Americana
... an epic World Series home run ...
... an epic World Series home run ...
On this date, October 21, in 1975, during the 12th inning of Game 6 of the 1975 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Red, Red Sox Catcher, Carlton Fisk hit a game-winning walk-off home run. It is one of the most famous home runs in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. The homer and win by the Red Sox sent the 1975 World Series to a decisive Game 7 - which the Cincinnati Reds won.
Watch the dramatic homer in the video below.
Watch the dramatic homer in the video below.
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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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