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Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying US History & Civics info)
for Monday, April 19, 2021
[ Note: "The Lexington Minutemen" statue in Lexington, MA = public domain image ]
Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying US History & Civics info)
for Monday, April 19, 2021
[ Note: "The Lexington Minutemen" statue in Lexington, MA = public domain image ]
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2) LISTEN to the <5 minutes PODCAST as you or your classroom follow along viewing the page on a device or classroom projection
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Today's Historical Moment from Our Flag
... recalls the source of (reason for) Patriots' Day ...
... recalls the source of (reason for) Patriots' Day ...
[ Battle of Lexingon - public domain image from NY Public Library ]
On this date, April 19, in 1775, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War took place in Massachusetts. School book historians have always proclaimed the Battles of Lexington and Concord as the start of the war that day in 1775. But, there was another battle that day, the biggest of the day, in Menotomy, now called Arlington, Massachusetts. Menotomy was the sight of, what some consider, the first ambush, non-traditional military tactics, being used by colonial militia forces against the British army. As the British troops retreated from the battles in Lexington and Concord, they marched on Concord Road toward Boston and upon reaching Menotomy were surprised by about 5,100 colonial militia men who were waiting / hiding in positions along the road. The colonial militia men, better known as "Minutemen," fought bravely that day in Lexington, Concord, and Menotomy, killed 73 British troops, and suffered 49 deaths themselves.
In honor of the courageous fighting spirit of the "Minutemen" that day, 5 states now celebrate "Patriots' Day" (MA, ME, CT, WI, & ND). And re-enactments of the Battles of Lexington and Concord are held each year on the third Monday in April, a state holiday in Massachusetts, to ensure all remember and respect the sacrifices made to secure our freedoms through the Revolutionary War.
Today's Inspirational Quote from Our Flag
"... the shot heard round the world."
- Ralph Waldon Emerson
(American poet commissioned to write a poem, "Concord Hymn," to be read during the dedication ceremony for a monument placed in Concord, MA, to honor the Battle of Lexington and Concord. )
[ Public domain image = US Stamp remembering the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord ]
"... the shot heard round the world."
- Ralph Waldon Emerson
(American poet commissioned to write a poem, "Concord Hymn," to be read during the dedication ceremony for a monument placed in Concord, MA, to honor the Battle of Lexington and Concord. )
[ Public domain image = US Stamp remembering the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord ]
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 the Minutemen who started America's fight for freedom at the Battle of Lexington and Concord, 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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