Welcome to Flag Steward's 'Be a Stud Citizen'
Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying Civics info & US History memos)
for Monday, June 28, 2021
[ Sunrise at Flag Steward HQ in June 2020 = S. Sweeney pic ]
Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying Civics info & US History memos)
for Monday, June 28, 2021
[ Sunrise at Flag Steward HQ in June 2020 = 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 ]
Today's Historical Moment from Our Flag
... recalls the Battle of Monmouth and a legendary heroine ...
... recalls the Battle of Monmouth and a legendary heroine ...
[ Mary Hays (aka Molly Pitcher) at the Battle of Monmouth = public domain image ]
On this date, June 28th of 1778, the Battle of Monmouth happened in New Jersey. The fight pitted the Continental Army, led by General George Washington, against the British Army, led by General Sir Henry Clinton. Historians debate the accuracy of this story, but during the battle a heroine (female hero) took action as the first known female fighter in the Revolutionary War. Most identify her as Mary Hays, but legend says "Molly Pitcher," a water carrier turned artilleryman, took the place of her husband, John Hays, who was injured. She helped swab and load cannons and was commended by General Washington for her fighting abilities. This event and Molly's (Mary's) work was recorded in the memoirs of Joseph Martin - a Continent Army soldier.
Today's Inspirational Quote from Our Flag
“While in the act of reaching a cartridge and having one of her feet as far before the other as she could step, a cannon shot from the enemy passed directly between her legs without doing any other damage than carrying away all the lower part of her petticoat. Looking at it with apparent unconcern, she observed that it was lucky it did not pass a little higher, for in that case it might have carried away something else, and continued her occupation."
- Private Joseph Martin, Continental Army soldier at the Battle Monmouth
[ Molly / Mary at the Batlle of Monmouth = public domain image ]
“While in the act of reaching a cartridge and having one of her feet as far before the other as she could step, a cannon shot from the enemy passed directly between her legs without doing any other damage than carrying away all the lower part of her petticoat. Looking at it with apparent unconcern, she observed that it was lucky it did not pass a little higher, for in that case it might have carried away something else, and continued her occupation."
- Private Joseph Martin, Continental Army soldier at the Battle Monmouth
[ Molly / Mary at the Batlle of Monmouth = public domain image ]
And, now it's time to ...
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Students across America, at school or at home, inspired by Mary Hays (aka Molly Pitcher) and her brave actions at the Battle of Monmouth, 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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