Welcome to Flag Steward's 'Be a Stud Citizen'
Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying Civics info & US History memos)
for Saturday, August 7, 2021
[ Public domain image of the top of a US Army Purple Heart decoration certificate ]
Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying Civics info & US History memos)
for Saturday, August 7, 2021
[ Public domain image of the top of a US Army Purple Heart decoration certificate ]
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 history of the Purple Heart military decoration ...
... recalls the history of the Purple Heart military decoration ...
[ public domain image ]
On this date, August 7th of 1782, Continental Army General George Washington, established the 'Badge of Military Merit.' This 'Badge of Military Merit' was redesigned and renamed the 'Purple Heart' in 1932 to celebrate George Washington's 200th birthday.
The 'Purple Heart' is the oldest military decoration and is awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving in battle. It is strictly a combat decoration and is celebrated nationally every August 7th - Purple Heart Day.
The 'Purple Heart' is the oldest military decoration and is awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving in battle. It is strictly a combat decoration and is celebrated nationally every August 7th - Purple Heart Day.
[ public domain image above = USAF pilot is awarded Silver Star and Purple Heart for his heroics during the Korean War ]
Today's Inspirational Quote from Our Flag
... was first stated about the 'Legion of Merit,' but applies to the Purple Heart as well ...
"the road to glory
in a patriot army and a free country is
... open to all."
- George Washington, General of the Continental Army
( Gen. Washington wanted a military decoration that all could earn and be honored by = "...open to all" )
[ background = public domain image of Purple Heart military ribbon ]
... was first stated about the 'Legion of Merit,' but applies to the Purple Heart as well ...
"the road to glory
in a patriot army and a free country is
... open to all."
- George Washington, General of the Continental Army
( Gen. Washington wanted a military decoration that all could earn and be honored by = "...open to all" )
[ background = public domain image of Purple Heart military ribbon ]
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 the origin of and criteria to be awarded the Purple Heart - a tribute to our war wounded and deceased, 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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