Welcome to Flag Steward's
Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying US History & Civics info)
for Tuesday, August 3, 2021
[ Team Semper Fi Fund, about halfway through a grueling 100 mile fundraising walk, working their way up to Daniels Park - overlooking the S. Denver Metro area ... Pic by S. Sweeney in Aug 2020 ]
Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying US History & Civics info)
for Tuesday, August 3, 2021
[ Team Semper Fi Fund, about halfway through a grueling 100 mile fundraising walk, working their way up to Daniels Park - overlooking the S. Denver Metro area ... Pic by S. Sweeney in Aug 2020 ]
[ Today's Historical Reminder honoree = Do you know him? ]
Where is Our Flag, the U.S. Flag, at half-staff today?
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Today's Historical Moment from Our Flag
... celebrates proving Hitler wrong?! ...
... celebrates proving Hitler wrong?! ...
[ UAE (United Arab Emirates) stamp honoring 'Great Olympic Greats' = public domain image ]
On this date, August 3rd, in 1936, American Jesse Owens won the 100m dash. It was the first of 4 Olympic Gold Medals he won at the Summer Olympics in Berlin. His amazing athletic performances proved that Adolf Hitler’s belief of 'Aryan Race' superiority was WRONG!!!
And, he made it look easy.
And, he made it look easy.
Today's Inspirational Quote from Our Flag
Jesse's quote is ...
... so, true for Jesse, the Team Semper Fi crew on a 100-mile march, and any of trying to reach the top of our sport, profession, etc..
... so, true for Jesse, the Team Semper Fi crew on a 100-mile march, and any of trying to reach the top of our sport, profession, etc..
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 Jesse Owens' unbelievable athletic feats at the 1936 Olympic Games and his mindset that helped him achieve his goals, 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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Flag Steward (formerly known as Beacon of Honor and originally incorporated as GivingVu.org, Inc. in 2013) is a nonpartisan, student-inspired, Veteran-led 501(c)(3) tax-deductible nonprofit organization based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Tax ID# 46-2457373