Welcome to Flag Steward's
Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying daily US History & Civics info)
for Wednesday, March 31, 2021
[ pic of Flag Steward mascot#2 (Lacy) with Poppy's Memorial Flagpole by S. Sweeney ]
Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying daily US History & Civics info)
for Wednesday, March 31, 2021
[ pic of Flag Steward mascot#2 (Lacy) with Poppy's Memorial Flagpole by S. Sweeney ]
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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 ].
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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 one of the famous letters Abigail Adams wrote to her husband, John Adams, while he was in Philadelphia, PA serving in the Continental Congresses ...
... recalls one of the famous letters Abigail Adams wrote to her husband, John Adams, while he was in Philadelphia, PA serving in the Continental Congresses ...
[ Gilbert Stuart's painting of Abigail Adams from National Gallery of Art = license via Wikipedia public]
Some historians consider Abigail Adams to be a 'Founder of the United States' because of her role as not just a wife, but a close advisor to Founding Father, John Adams. The letters between Abigail and John Adams were often full of government and political discussions. And one such letter, written on this date, March 31st, in 1776, became famously known as the "Remember the Ladies" letter from Abigail to John. She knew John Adams and the 2nd Continental Congress delegates in Philadelphia were working on a declaration of independence, so she relayed her thoughts on how women should be factored into America's call for freedom.
[ US Mint coin honoring First Lady Abigail Adams = public domain image ]
Towards the end of her letter, Abigail wrote:
"I long to hear that you have declared an independancy—and by the way in the new Code of Laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands. Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could. If perticuliar care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation."
So, while, the Founding Fathers were debating how to handle the issue of slavery as it related to the tenets (beliefs) within the Declaration of Independence, Abigail, was reminding them to also not forget about rights, especially voting rights, for women. Unfortunately, as we highlighted earlier in our stories related to Women's History Month, our Founding Fathers DID NOT "remember the ladies." And, it took them another 144 years before they got the right to vote that Abigail asked for.
Towards the end of her letter, Abigail wrote:
"I long to hear that you have declared an independancy—and by the way in the new Code of Laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands. Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could. If perticuliar care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation."
So, while, the Founding Fathers were debating how to handle the issue of slavery as it related to the tenets (beliefs) within the Declaration of Independence, Abigail, was reminding them to also not forget about rights, especially voting rights, for women. Unfortunately, as we highlighted earlier in our stories related to Women's History Month, our Founding Fathers DID NOT "remember the ladies." And, it took them another 144 years before they got the right to vote that Abigail asked for.
Today's Insightful Quote from Our Flag
... a quote from the same letter between Abigail and John Adams - giving a reason to empower women with the right to vote as part of the Declaration of Independence ...
“Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of husbands.
Remember all men would be tyrants if they could.”
- Abigail Adams
[ Pics = public domain images of Abigail and John Adams - the 2nd US President and 2nd First Lady ]
... a quote from the same letter between Abigail and John Adams - giving a reason to empower women with the right to vote as part of the Declaration of Independence ...
“Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of husbands.
Remember all men would be tyrants if they could.”
- Abigail Adams
[ Pics = public domain images of Abigail and John Adams - the 2nd US President and 2nd First Lady ]
Today's Fun from Our Flag
... are not jokes, per se, but a deeper appreciation for the great advice and life insights from Abigail written to John Adams ...
Here are some inspirational and enlightening thoughts from Abigail:
"To be good, and do good, is the whole duty of man comprised in a few words."
... are not jokes, per se, but a deeper appreciation for the great advice and life insights from Abigail written to John Adams ...
Here are some inspirational and enlightening thoughts from Abigail:
"To be good, and do good, is the whole duty of man comprised in a few words."
"It's never to late to get back on your feet. Though we won't live forever, make sure you accomplish what you were put here for."
"Great difficulties may be surmounted by patience and perseverance."
"Great difficulties may be surmounted by patience and perseverance."
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 words from our 2nd First Lady, Abigail Adams, 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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