Reminders from Our Flag
for Tuesday, November 12, 2019
for Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Half-Staff Alerts for November 12
... America's most honorable, accurate, & complete (National, State, & Local) half-staff alert service ...
... America's most honorable, accurate, & complete (National, State, & Local) half-staff alert service ...
Half-Staff Alerts for November 12
The U.S. Flag is FULL STAFF in 47 of 50 states
The U.S. & State Flags across MICHIGAN, OHIO, and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma are half-staff
The Commonwealth (State) Flag across VIRGINIA is half-staff
Upcoming Half-Staff Alerts
None
GO HERE to review all current and upcoming half-staff details and their honorees - including pictures
The U.S. Flag is FULL STAFF in 47 of 50 states
The U.S. & State Flags across MICHIGAN, OHIO, and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma are half-staff
The Commonwealth (State) Flag across VIRGINIA is half-staff
Upcoming Half-Staff Alerts
None
GO HERE to review all current and upcoming half-staff details and their honorees - including pictures
Today's Moment to Remember
... the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal ...
... the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal ...
[ 1 of 4 Japanese troop transports that sank near the shore of Guadalcanal ]
On this date, November 12, in 1942, the decisive Naval Battle of Guadalcanal began. This series of battles between the Allied and Imperial Japanese naval forces lasted 3 days (Nov. 12-15). Led by Admiral Bill (aka "Bull") Halsey, US Naval forces prevented the Japanese from supplying troop and equipment reinforcements to the Japanese army trying to retake Guadalcanal and its strategic airstrip - Henderson Field. The US Navy was outnumbered, but its air superiority and ability to fight better at night proved too much for the Japanese Navy. Among the many ships lost / sunk during the battle (9 U.S. ships lost versus 17 Japanese ships lost), 2 U.S. Navy Admirals were KIA - the only 2 KIA during WWII surface engagements (Admiral Scott aboard the USS Atlanta and Admiral Callaghan aboard the USS San Francisco). This U.S. Navy victory at sea was key to the overall success of Allieds winning the Guadalcanal Campaign.
[ USS Washington, a new battleship, fighting during the night of Nov. 15, 1942 - destroying 1 of the 2 Japanese battleships ]
CLICK HERE to review and practice this week's Pre-Plede Tribute - retelling the story of brave, little Ruby Bridges
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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 !!!
- 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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