Welcome to Flag Steward's 'Be a Stud Citizen'
Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying Civics info & US History memos)
for Friday, July 23, 2021
[ July 2020 sunset at Flag Steward HQ = pic by S Sweeney ]
Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying Civics info & US History memos)
for Friday, July 23, 2021
[ July 2020 sunset at Flag Steward HQ = pic by S Sweeney ]
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 difficult times of acceptance, inclusion, and desegregation (bring all American citizens together regardless of their background) in Detroit ...
... recalls difficult times of acceptance, inclusion, and desegregation (bring all American citizens together regardless of their background) in Detroit ...
[ 1942 public domain image ]
The struggles of bringing all citizens together in Detroit was first realized in 1833 when Detroit served as a valuable Underground Railroad destination in the north and to Canada. In 1942 and 1943, with the influx of new citizens (especially blacks) coming to the Detroit area help build vehicles for WWII's military needs, battle lines started to be defined through segregation of neighborhoods and subsequently schools and more.
Then, on this date, July 23rd of 1967, one of the worst riots in US History began on 12th Street in Detroit. This riot between police and blacks, started in 12th Street's mostly African-American neighborhood, led to 43 deaths, and the destruction of more than 2,000 buildings. It took involvement of the Michigan National Guard and the US Army's 82nd and 101st Airborne units to get things under control. The media painted it as part of the overall war and civil rights protesting of the "long, hot summer of 1967."
Then, on this date, July 23rd of 1967, one of the worst riots in US History began on 12th Street in Detroit. This riot between police and blacks, started in 12th Street's mostly African-American neighborhood, led to 43 deaths, and the destruction of more than 2,000 buildings. It took involvement of the Michigan National Guard and the US Army's 82nd and 101st Airborne units to get things under control. The media painted it as part of the overall war and civil rights protesting of the "long, hot summer of 1967."
[ public domain image of President Lyndon B. Johnson talking to his cabinet about how to respond to the 1967 Detroit Riots ]
Today's Insightful Quote from Our Flag
... speaks about civil rights ...
"... the amazing courage of Rosa Parks, the visionary leadership of Martin Luther King, and the inspirational actions of the civil rights movement led politicians to write equality into the law and make real the promise of America for all her citizens."
- D. Cameron
... speaks about civil rights ...
"... the amazing courage of Rosa Parks, the visionary leadership of Martin Luther King, and the inspirational actions of the civil rights movement led politicians to write equality into the law and make real the promise of America for all her citizens."
- D. Cameron
And, now it's time to ...
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Students across America, at school or at home, informed about one of America's worst race riots, and empowered to keep America moving forward until we have none, let's 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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