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Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag
for Thursday, May 6, 2021
(relaying US History & Civics info)
National Day of Prayer
[ Entrance to Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument = pic by S. Sweeney ]
Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag
for Thursday, May 6, 2021
(relaying US History & Civics info)
National Day of Prayer
[ Entrance to Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument = pic by S. Sweeney ]
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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
... recognizes our National Day of Prayer ...
... recognizes our National Day of Prayer ...
[ 1866 engraving of George Washington praying at Valley Forge by John C. McRae = public domain image ]
The first Thursday in May was officially established as the National Day of Prayer by President Reagan. Then, 10 years later, President Clinton signed the law requiring an annual proclamation empowering Americans to turn to God in prayer and/or meditation at their preferred house or place of prayer as groups and/or individuals.
[ The Prayer at Valley Forge by Arnold Friberg, painted in 1975 = fair use ]
As Americans, we have much to pray about. We offer prayers of thanksgiving for all the goodness God has given us and we ask for forgiveness and direction to heal our nation's divide of political extremism. And, we put our faith in God that he'll get us through these hard times and forge a stronger, more unified America for our children.
So, utilize your First Amendment, freedom of religion rights, to participate in the National Day of Prayer however it best works for you.
As Americans, we have much to pray about. We offer prayers of thanksgiving for all the goodness God has given us and we ask for forgiveness and direction to heal our nation's divide of political extremism. And, we put our faith in God that he'll get us through these hard times and forge a stronger, more unified America for our children.
So, utilize your First Amendment, freedom of religion rights, to participate in the National Day of Prayer however it best works for you.
Today's Inspirational Quote from Our Flag
“In God We Trust"
This is the official motto of the United States of America - enacted through Congressional law in 1956 and signed by President Eisenhower. "In God We Trust" replaced what many considered the motto until then - "E pluribus unum" meaning "from many, one."
"In God We Trust" seems to have been first nominated and named as our motto in Francis Scott Key's "Defence of Fort McHenry" poem, in the 4th and final stanza. Yes, you know that poem from 1814. It was renamed and put to music to become our National Anthem - "The Star-Spangled Banner." The eventual motto then started to appear 50 years later, starting in 1864, on American currency (money)
“In God We Trust"
This is the official motto of the United States of America - enacted through Congressional law in 1956 and signed by President Eisenhower. "In God We Trust" replaced what many considered the motto until then - "E pluribus unum" meaning "from many, one."
"In God We Trust" seems to have been first nominated and named as our motto in Francis Scott Key's "Defence of Fort McHenry" poem, in the 4th and final stanza. Yes, you know that poem from 1814. It was renamed and put to music to become our National Anthem - "The Star-Spangled Banner." The eventual motto then started to appear 50 years later, starting in 1864, on American currency (money)
"And this be our motto: 'In God is our trust.'"
[ from the final stanza of Francis Scott Key's "Defence of Fort McHenry" / "Tbe Star-Spangled Banner" ]
[ from the final stanza of Francis Scott Key's "Defence of Fort McHenry" / "Tbe Star-Spangled Banner" ]
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