Welcome to Flag Steward's
Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag
for Wednesday, March 3, 2021
National Anthem Day
Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag
for Wednesday, March 3, 2021
National Anthem Day
Before we get to celebrating Florida's statehood, we must recall that today is also 'National Anthem Day.' On this date, March 3rd, in 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed the congressional law establishing "The Star-Spangled Banner," written by Sir Francis Scott Key, as our National Anthem. Next year we will highlight the Anthem more because this year our interactive calendar is focused on recognizing all 50 states' birthdays. ;)
[ 3 Ways for Students to Experience today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag': ]
[ 1) Scroll down this page and read it to yourself or perform it aloud for your school / classroom. If reading the page to a classroom, skip any text in [ brackets ].
2) Play & listen to the 'BASC' podcast as you or your classroom follow along while scrolling down this page on a device or classroom projection
or, 3) Play & watch, by yourself or with your classrooom on a projector, the screen captured short video performance of this page ]
[ 1) Scroll down this page and read it to yourself or perform it aloud for your school / classroom. If reading the page to a classroom, skip any text in [ brackets ].
2) Play & listen to the 'BASC' podcast as you or your classroom follow along while scrolling down this page on a device or classroom projection
or, 3) Play & watch, by yourself or with your classrooom on a projector, the screen captured short video performance of this page ]
[ Note: Flag Steward's 'Be a Stud Citizen' podcasts are available on nearly all podcast platforms for you to listen and enjoy however you prefer. ]
[ Note: If you can't access or play videos from YouTube in your school, then GO / CLICK HERE to watch today's stories from Our Flag on Loom. ]
Where is Our Flag, the U.S. Flag, at half-staff today?
[ CLICK HERE to see Half-Staff alert details, including pics, of Honorees ]
Today's Historical Moment from Our Flag
... celebrates Florida's statehood ...
Happy Birthday, Florida!
... celebrates Florida's statehood ...
Happy Birthday, Florida!
[ Note: State facts are spaced out so you can quiz yourself while scrolling down ;) ]
State Initials:
FL
FL admitted to the Union (Statehood):
March 3, 1845
(27th state to join USA)
Capital of FL:
Tallahassee
FL Population Total and Rank:
21,733,312
(3rd most populated state)
FL Size Rank:
22nd largest state
FL
FL admitted to the Union (Statehood):
March 3, 1845
(27th state to join USA)
Capital of FL:
Tallahassee
FL Population Total and Rank:
21,733,312
(3rd most populated state)
FL Size Rank:
22nd largest state
[ map image credit: TUBS on Wikimedia / licence: CC BY SA 3.0 ]
How did FL get its name?:
Ponce de Leon, the Spanish explorer who discovered Florida in 1513, is credited with naming the state. The beautiful beaches, land, and flowers made him think of this newly discovered land as "pascua florida" - meaning "feast of flowers."
Nickname of FL:
The Sunshine State
Ponce de Leon, the Spanish explorer who discovered Florida in 1513, is credited with naming the state. The beautiful beaches, land, and flowers made him think of this newly discovered land as "pascua florida" - meaning "feast of flowers."
Nickname of FL:
The Sunshine State
[ Florida state tree - sabal palmetto = public domain ]
Notable FL Landmarks and Historic Sites:
1) Everglades National Park
[ Everglades National Park at sunset = public domain image ]
2) Kennedy Space Center
Note: This is the primary (#1) launch site for NASA (National Aeronautics & Space Administration) to send humans into space
3) St. Augustine
Note: This is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the US - founded in 1565
2) Kennedy Space Center
Note: This is the primary (#1) launch site for NASA (National Aeronautics & Space Administration) to send humans into space
3) St. Augustine
Note: This is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the US - founded in 1565
[ Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine, FL = S. Sweeney image from 2013 trip ]
Did you know this about Florida?:
Florida is the flattest state in America - with its highest point only be 345 feet above sea level
Florida has more golf courses than any other state - more than 1,300 courses
Florida oranges are king! The state grows more oranges than any other state
Florida is the flattest state in America - with its highest point only be 345 feet above sea level
Florida has more golf courses than any other state - more than 1,300 courses
Florida oranges are king! The state grows more oranges than any other state
[ S.Sweeney's relatives playing at Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, FL ]
Today's Fun from Our Flag
... has some fun with the state of Florida, of course ;) ...
What is the favorite place for piano players to visit for vacation? ...
... The Florida Keys ;)
What is the favorite place for piano players to visit for vacation? ...
... The Florida Keys ;)
Why do you get so sad when hurricane season starts in Florida? ...
... Because that's when my tropical depression sets in :)
And, now it's time to ...
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Students across America, at school or at home, please unite and recite the Pledge.
Thanks for participating in today's U.S. Flag tribute.
This is Sean Sweeney, a fellow Flag Steward, signing-off:
Go out and 'be a stud citizen' today
Keep America Beautiful, and remember,
In God We Trust
This is Sean Sweeney, a fellow Flag Steward, signing-off:
Go out and 'be a stud citizen' today
Keep America Beautiful, and remember,
In God We Trust
In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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FINALLY! - TEXT (National & State) Half-Staff Alerts:
CLICK HERE to sign-up for National and State-targeted Half-Staff Flag Alert TEXT Notifications
(Many prefer this text alert service because within the Flag Steward app we CANNOT effectively deliver state-targeted notifications)
This is a FREE service powered by Flag Steward's nonprofit
CLICK HERE to sign-up for National and State-targeted Half-Staff Flag Alert TEXT Notifications
(Many prefer this text alert service because within the Flag Steward app we CANNOT effectively deliver state-targeted notifications)
This is a FREE service powered by Flag Steward's nonprofit
Flag Steward (formerly known as Beacon of Honor and originally incorporated as GivingVu.org, Inc. in 2013) is a nonpartisan, student-inspired, Veteran-led 501(c)(3) tax-deductible nonprofit organization based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Tax ID# 46-2457373