Welcome to Flag Steward's 'Be a Stud Citizen'
Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying daily Civics info & US History memos)
for Friday, June 25, 2021
Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying daily Civics info & US History memos)
for Friday, June 25, 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 Virginia's statehood ...
Happy Birthday, Virginia!
... celebrates Virginia's statehood ...
Happy Birthday, Virginia!
[ Note: State facts are spaced out so you can quiz yourself while scrolling down ;) ]
State Initials:
VA
VA admitted to the Union (Statehood):
June 25, 1788
(10th state to join USA)
Capital of VA:
Richmond
VA Population Total and Rank:
8,654,542
(12th most populated state)
VA Size Rank:
35th largest state
VA
VA admitted to the Union (Statehood):
June 25, 1788
(10th state to join USA)
Capital of VA:
Richmond
VA Population Total and Rank:
8,654,542
(12th most populated state)
VA Size Rank:
35th largest state
[ map image credit: TUBS on Wikimedia / licence: CC BY SA 3.0 ]
How did VA get its name?:
Historians believe Virginia got its name when Sir Walter Raleigh, in 1584, he was granted rights to explore America. He adapted the name 'Virginia' from the nickname, 'Virgin Queen,' for then Queen Elizabeth I of England
Nickname of VA:
Old Dominion
Historians believe Virginia got its name when Sir Walter Raleigh, in 1584, he was granted rights to explore America. He adapted the name 'Virginia' from the nickname, 'Virgin Queen,' for then Queen Elizabeth I of England
Nickname of VA:
Old Dominion
[ State Capitol building of Virginia = pic by Martin Kraft w/ CC3 license ]
Notable VA Landmarks and Historic Sites:
1) Monticello
- is a National Historic Landmark which was Thomas Jefferson's home plantation
1) Monticello
- is a National Historic Landmark which was Thomas Jefferson's home plantation
[ 2008 pic by S. Sweeney ]
2) Arlington National Cemetery
- is considered our Nation's most cherished and respected cemetery. It sits across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. The daily 'Changing of the Guard' at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a must see ceremony.
[ public domain image ]
3) Jamestown
- was the first English settlement in the Americas (a fort built in 1607 and town in 1619)
[ painting of Jamestown village = public domain image ]
Did you know this about Virginia?:
It's also known as 'Mother of States' because its colony became part of 6 different states including all of KY & WV
It is the birthplace of 8 U.S. Presidents - more than any other state
Nearly half of the Civil War was fought in Virginia
It's also known as 'Mother of States' because its colony became part of 6 different states including all of KY & WV
It is the birthplace of 8 U.S. Presidents - more than any other state
Nearly half of the Civil War was fought in Virginia
Today's Fun from Our Flag
... enjoys Virginia's sights ...
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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