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Earth Day

Welcome to Flag Steward's
Stories from Our Flag

for Wednesday, April 22, 2020​​​
Happy Earth Day!
[ picture: the unofficial Earth Day Flag designed by John McConnell using Apollo 17's "The Blue Marble" picture of Earth from Space ]
Where is Our Flag, the U.S. Flag, lowered to half-staff today (April 22)?
There are TWO new half-staffs ordered in parts of Missouri and Massachusetts.

Other Half-Staffs continue ...
... Across Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey all Flags are half-staff ...
... In Pennsylvania, all STATE Flags are half-staff ...
... And, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and in the cities of San Marcos, Texas, Columbia, South Carolina, Washington, D.C. and San Diego, California all Flags are half-staff ...
All of these half-staffs, except in Massachusetts, Arizona, and Texas, honor coronavirus victims.
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​Today's Story from Our Flag
... the 50th anniversary of Earth Day (1970 - 2020) ...
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In March and April of 1970, the first celebrations of Earth were organized.  John McConnell, a environmental activist from San Francisco, endorsed by the United Nations, led the first celebration on March 21, the first day of Spring, in 1970.  And, a month later, on April 22, 1970, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson and Denis Hayes put together a nationwide environmental teach-in.  Nelson and Hayes named their event "Earth Day" and created the Earth Day Network that now leads events in 193 countries.
​Today's Story from Our Flag (Part 2)

... sharing video and pics from my favorite place on Earth - Yosemite National Park: where I appreciate and feel most connected to the beauty and awe that God built on Earth ...
[ slideshow of fun, awe-inspiring trips to Yosemite National Park over the 15+ years - including hikes up Half Dome, Glacier Point, Upper Yosemite Falls, and other iconic spots ]
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Alright students and citizens, especially our Online / Remote Learning Students across America, let's recite the Pledge together.  Inspired by the good we must do for mother Earth, you can now recite the Pledge more meaningfully ;) 
#UnitedWeStand
#UnitedWeRecite

#UnitedWeOvercome
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Please, stand, place your right hand upon your heart, and say ...
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In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for April 22
To see the "Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees" for April 22nd, as well as, the list of upcoming state half-staff orders, 
GO / CLICK HERE
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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 !!!
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​In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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