Welcome to Flag Steward's 'Be a Stud Citizen'
Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying Civics info & US History memos)
for Monday, May 24, 2021​​​​
[ Flags flying at Folsom Field at Univ. of Colorado, Boulder in May 2019 = S. Sweeney pic ] 

Where is Our Flag, the U.S. Flag, at half-staff today?

[ CLICK HERE to see Half-Staff alert details, including pics of honorees ]

[ 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 ].
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 the opening of a famous NYC bridge ...

[ Lithograph of the "Great East River Suspension Bridge" by Currier and Ives in 1883 = public domain image ]

On this date, May 24th, in 1883, the famed Brooklyn Bridge was opened for public use.  The Brooklyn Bridge, which goes over the East River between Brooklyn in the east on Long Island and Manhattan Island to the west, was the first fixed bridge over the East River.  Back in that time, this bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world.  It is about 1800 meters (1.1 miles) and about 120 feet (40 yards) above the river.  It was originally called the East River Ridge, but was renamed in 1915 to Brooklyn Bridge.

[ Brooklyn Birdge views during construction = public domain pics ]

​​Today's Inspirational Quote from Our Flag

 “Everyone should walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. 
I did it three days in a row because it was one of the most exhiliarating experiences I've ever had. 
​It was breathtaking."
 
- Seann William Scott

[ Public domain painting of Brooklyn Bridge celebration ]

And, now it's time to ...
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance

Students across America, at school or at home, inspired by the American marvels, like the Brooklyn Bridge, 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

​In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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​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