Welcome to Flag Steward's 'Be a Stud Citizen'
Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying daily Civics info & US History memos)
for Sunday, May 30, 2021
Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying daily Civics info & US History memos)
for Sunday, May 30, 2021
Where is Our Flag, the U.S. Flag, at half-staff today?
[ CLICK HERE to see Half-Staff alert details, including pics honorees ]
Today's Historical Moment from Our Flag
... celebrates Wisconsin's statehood ...
Happy Birthday, Wisconsin
... celebrates Wisconsin's statehood ...
Happy Birthday, Wisconsin
[ Note: State facts are spaced out so you can quiz yourself while scrolling down ;) ]
State Initials:
WI
WI admitted to the Union (Statehood):
May 29, 1848
(30th state to join USA)
Capital of WI:
Madison
WI Population Total and Rank:
5,893,718
(20th most populated state)
WI Size Rank:
23rd largest state
WI
WI admitted to the Union (Statehood):
May 29, 1848
(30th state to join USA)
Capital of WI:
Madison
WI Population Total and Rank:
5,893,718
(20th most populated state)
WI Size Rank:
23rd largest state
[ map image credit: TUBS on Wikimedia / licence: CC BY SA 3.0 ]
How did WI get its name?:
Like many other states, Wisconsin originated from Native Americans. Their word for the Wisconsin River was adopted by French and English explorers as a name for the region - changing from Ouisconsin to Wisconsin.
Nickname of WI:
Badger State
Like many other states, Wisconsin originated from Native Americans. Their word for the Wisconsin River was adopted by French and English explorers as a name for the region - changing from Ouisconsin to Wisconsin.
Nickname of WI:
Badger State
[ Wisconson State Capitol building = CC3 licensed use from RAHurd via wikipedia ]
Notable WI Landmarks and Historic Sites:
1) Circus World Museum
- the Ringling Brothers Circus HQ was here
1) Circus World Museum
- the Ringling Brothers Circus HQ was here
2) Laura Ingalls Wilder Cabin
- famed author of Little House on the Prairie was born in Pepin, WI
[ Public domain image ]
3) Devil's Lake State Park
- this beautiful lake and surrounding forests are part of the most visited park in the state
[ public domain image ]
Did you know this about Wisconsin?:
Wisconsin has more than 800,000 deer roaming its lands. And, as a result of this, on the opening day of deer hunting season, the number of hunters would be the 6th largest army in the world.
One of the most sought after fish in Wisconsin is the muskie. To catch a 33-inch muskie (Muskellunge - the largest of the Pike fish species), it averages 100 hours of fishing.
The Fox River is one of the few rivers in USA that flows north
Wisconsin has more than 800,000 deer roaming its lands. And, as a result of this, on the opening day of deer hunting season, the number of hunters would be the 6th largest army in the world.
One of the most sought after fish in Wisconsin is the muskie. To catch a 33-inch muskie (Muskellunge - the largest of the Pike fish species), it averages 100 hours of fishing.
The Fox River is one of the few rivers in USA that flows north
Today's Fun from Our Flag
... gives some views of Wisconsin via Giphy ...
And, now it's time to ...
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Students across America, at school or at home, 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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(Many prefer this text alert service because within the Flag Steward app we CANNOT effectively deliver state-targeted notifications)
This is a FREE service powered by Flag Steward's nonprofit
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