Welcome to Flag Steward's
Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying US History & Civics info)
for Tuesday, June 8, 2021
[ View north from Flag Steward HQ with white-capped Indian Peaks Wilderness in distance = S. Sweeney pic (June 2020) ]
Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying US History & Civics info)
for Tuesday, June 8, 2021
[ View north from Flag Steward HQ with white-capped Indian Peaks Wilderness in distance = S. Sweeney pic (June 2020) ]
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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
I was a Founding Father, VA delegate at the Second Continental Congress, and close ally of Thomas Jefferson
I'm nicknamed "Father of the Constitution" and served as the fourth President of the United States
I co-wrote The Federalist Papers with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay to help ratify (approve) the US Constitution
I co-wrote The Federalist Papers with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay to help ratify (approve) the US Constitution
[ public domain image of US Constitution Preamble (introduction) ]
Do you know who I am yet?
Lastly, I was the author of the Bill of Rights
Lastly, I was the author of the Bill of Rights
That's right, I'm James Madison
And, on this date, June 8th of 1789, I introduced 12 amendments to the US Contistution. These amendments focused on restricting the federal government's powers and empowering citizens with protections like freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and the right to assemble peacefully. Ten of these 12 amendments were approved, added to the US Constitution in December of 1791, and became known as the Bill of Rights.
And, on this date, June 8th of 1789, I introduced 12 amendments to the US Contistution. These amendments focused on restricting the federal government's powers and empowering citizens with protections like freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and the right to assemble peacefully. Ten of these 12 amendments were approved, added to the US Constitution in December of 1791, and became known as the Bill of Rights.
Today's Insightful Quote from Our Flag
"In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men,
you must first enable the government to control the governed;
and in the next place oblige it to control itself."
- James Madison
[ Public domain image of the signing of the US Constitution by Hintermeister in 1925 ]
"In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men,
you must first enable the government to control the governed;
and in the next place oblige it to control itself."
- James Madison
[ Public domain image of the signing of the US Constitution by Hintermeister in 1925 ]
Today's Fun from Our Flag
Can you name all these Founding Fathers?
(answers below the Pledge section below)
(answers below the Pledge section below)
And, now it's time to ...
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Students across America, at school or at home, more informed about Founding Father, James Madison, and inspired by his work on the Bill of Rights, please unite and recite the Pledge.
Founding Fathers Giphy answers (top to bottom & left to right):
James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, & John Jay
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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