Welcome to Flag Steward's 'Be a Stud Citizen'
Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying daily Civics info & US History memos)
for Monday, July 26, 2021
Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying daily Civics info & US History memos)
for Monday, July 26, 2021
Where is Our Flag, the U.S. Flag, at half-staff today?
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Today's Historical Moment from Our Flag
... celebrates New York's birthday ...
Happy Statehood, New York!
... celebrates New York's birthday ...
Happy Statehood, New York!
[ Note: State facts are spaced out so you can quiz yourself while scrolling down ;) ]
State Initials:
NY
NY admitted to the Union (Statehood):
July 26, 1788
(11th state to join USA)
Capital of NY:
Albany
NY Population Total and Rank:
20,215,751
(4th most populated state)
NY Size Rank:
27th largest state
NY
NY admitted to the Union (Statehood):
July 26, 1788
(11th state to join USA)
Capital of NY:
Albany
NY Population Total and Rank:
20,215,751
(4th most populated state)
NY Size Rank:
27th largest state
[ map image credit: TUBS on Wikimedia / licence: CC BY SA 3.0 ]
How did NY get its name?:
Originally founded and under the control of Dutch explorers, New York was called New Amsterdam. Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands (aka Holland). In 1664, the English captured New Amsterdam, and renamed it New York in honor of the leader behind this military victory - the Duke of York.
Nickname of NY:
The Empire State
Originally founded and under the control of Dutch explorers, New York was called New Amsterdam. Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands (aka Holland). In 1664, the English captured New Amsterdam, and renamed it New York in honor of the leader behind this military victory - the Duke of York.
Nickname of NY:
The Empire State
[ State Capitol building of New York = via CC3 license posted by Daniel Case on Wikipedia ]
Notable NY Landmarks and Historic Sites:
1) New York City
- the 'City that never sleeps' has to be on your bucket list with all its entertainment, historic buildings, nonstop hustle & bustle. The must sees include: the United Nations, Empire State Building, Macy's, Madison Square Garden, Wall Street, Central Park, Times Square, Radio City Music Hall, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and of course, Ground Zero.
1) New York City
- the 'City that never sleeps' has to be on your bucket list with all its entertainment, historic buildings, nonstop hustle & bustle. The must sees include: the United Nations, Empire State Building, Macy's, Madison Square Garden, Wall Street, Central Park, Times Square, Radio City Music Hall, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and of course, Ground Zero.
[ S. Sweeney pic of New York City (Empire State Building) in 2011 from State of Liberty ferry ]
2) West Point (US Military Academy)
- the oldest military service academy is about 50 miles up the Hudson River from New York City
- the oldest military service academy is about 50 miles up the Hudson River from New York City
[ public domain image ]
3) Niagra Falls
- straddles the US - Canada border with 3 waterfalls, down river from the Great Lakes' Lake Ontario and Lake Erie have the highest flow rate of any falls in North America
[ public domain image - aerial pic from 1931 ]
Did you know this about New York?:
New York City is the most populated city in the USA (not Los Angeles) with 8.4 million people
It is the only state that borders the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes
George Washington was sworn-in, as the first US President, at Federal Hall in NYC (which was America's first national capital)
New York City is the most populated city in the USA (not Los Angeles) with 8.4 million people
It is the only state that borders the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes
George Washington was sworn-in, as the first US President, at Federal Hall in NYC (which was America's first national capital)
Today's Fun from Our Flag
... enjoys New York'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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