Welcome to Flag Steward's 'Be a Stud Citizen'
Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying Civics info & US History memos)
for Thursday, August 19, 2021​
​[ pic of Boy Scouts learning about aviation from a US Army helicopter unit at Ft Carson, in Colorado in 2012, 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
... honors the Orville Brothers and National Aviation Day ...

[ vintage image from teerepublic ]

On this date, August 19th, in 1871, Orville Wright, of the famous aviation pioneer duo, Orville and Wilbur Wright, was born in Dayton, Ohio.  Orville and his brother invented, built, and flew the world's first airplane. In tribute to the Wright brothers and America's discovery of, passion for, and accomplishments related to aviation, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt established 'National Aviation Day' on Orville Wright's birthday in 1939.  Roosevelt's proclamation empowers US Presidents to proclaim the anniversary of Orville Wright's birthday as National Aviation Day - promoting citizens' interest in flying.

[ Below is public domain image of Orville Wright showing off their 1901 Glider with its nose pointing skyward.  There's no tail on this test aircraft / glider. ]

Today's Inspirational Quote from Our Flag

And, now it's time to ...
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance

Students across America, at school or at home, inspired by America's pioneering moments and future in aviation, on this National Aviation Day, 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

​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