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Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying US History & Civics info)
for Monday, March 22, 2021
[ Pic of Statue of Liberty during family trip in 2011 - pic by S. Sweeney ]
Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying US History & Civics info)
for Monday, March 22, 2021
[ Pic of Statue of Liberty during family trip in 2011 - pic by S. Sweeney ]
[ 3 Ways for You & Students to Experience today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag': ]
[ 1) KEEP SCROLLING 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 ].
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[ 1) KEEP SCROLLING 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) LISTEN to the <5 minutes PODCAST as you or your classroom follow along viewing the page on a device or classroom projection
or, 3) WATCH the <5 minutes VIDEO of today's Reminders from Our Flag, by yourself or with your classrooom on a projector/flatscreen ]
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Today's Historical Moment from Our Flag
... recalls some unfinished business for women ...
... recalls some unfinished business for women ...
[ public domain image ]
On this date, March 22nd, in 1972, the Equal Rights Amendment, which was re-submitted by US Representative Martha Griffiths (pictured above), was approved by the US Senate. With this passage, the Amendment was forwarded to States for approval. As you may know, two-thirds of the US State legislatures had to approve the Equal Rights Amendment for it to pass (become a part of the US Constitution). Unfortunately, only 35 of the required 38 States had approved the Amendment by the ratification deadline of March 22, 1977. So, the Amendment was given another 5 year extension for approval. But, again, by March 22, in 1982 it still had not received the 38 state approvals to become law.
On this date, March 22nd, in 1972, the Equal Rights Amendment, which was re-submitted by US Representative Martha Griffiths (pictured above), was approved by the US Senate. With this passage, the Amendment was forwarded to States for approval. As you may know, two-thirds of the US State legislatures had to approve the Equal Rights Amendment for it to pass (become a part of the US Constitution). Unfortunately, only 35 of the required 38 States had approved the Amendment by the ratification deadline of March 22, 1977. So, the Amendment was given another 5 year extension for approval. But, again, by March 22, in 1982 it still had not received the 38 state approvals to become law.
[ President Jimmy Carter signing the Equal Rights Amendment extension in 1978 = public domain image ]
The Equal Rights Amendment, intended to guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex - ending legal differences between women and men in divorce, property, employment, and other items, is still on the US Congress and States' radar. Amazingly, during every session of the US Congress since 1982, the Equal Rights Amendment has been reintroduced for approval. Since it still has not passed, many states have taken it upon themselves to pass laws similar to this amendment.
The Equal Rights Amendment, intended to guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex - ending legal differences between women and men in divorce, property, employment, and other items, is still on the US Congress and States' radar. Amazingly, during every session of the US Congress since 1982, the Equal Rights Amendment has been reintroduced for approval. Since it still has not passed, many states have taken it upon themselves to pass laws similar to this amendment.
Today's Insightful Quote from Our Flag
... comes from one of author's of the first version of the Equal Rights Amendment, given to Congress in 1923 ...
"I never doubted that equal rights was the right direction.
Most reforms, most problems are complicated.
But to me there is nothing complicated about ordinary equality."
- Alice Paul
(Women's Rights Activist)
[ public domain image of 1913 women's suffrage march flyer ]
... comes from one of author's of the first version of the Equal Rights Amendment, given to Congress in 1923 ...
"I never doubted that equal rights was the right direction.
Most reforms, most problems are complicated.
But to me there is nothing complicated about ordinary equality."
- Alice Paul
(Women's Rights Activist)
[ public domain image of 1913 women's suffrage march flyer ]
Today's Fun from Our Flag
And, now it's time to ...
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Students across America, at school or at home, inspired by Mary Griffiths, Alice Paul, and today's women who keep fighting for equal rights, 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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