Welcome to Flag Steward's 'Be a Stud Citizen'
Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying Civics info & US History memos)
for Wednesday, September 8, 2021
[ pic of schoolhouse stating Pledge in late 1890s while doing the 'Bellamy Salute' - which was replaced with the hand over the heart in the 1940s = public domain image ]
Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag
(relaying Civics info & US History memos)
for Wednesday, September 8, 2021
[ pic of schoolhouse stating Pledge in late 1890s while doing the 'Bellamy Salute' - which was replaced with the hand over the heart in the 1940s = public domain image ]
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 Story from Our Flag
Happy Birthday to the Pledge of Allegiance
Happy Birthday to the Pledge of Allegiance
[ Students doing "Bellamy Salute" during the Pledge circa 1899 ]
On this date, September 8, in 1892, a popular youth magazine, called "Youth's Companion," published Francis Bellamy's "Pledge of Allegiance." At school's across America, the Pledge was to be stated as part of a national celebration, in October of 1892, for the 400th anniversary of Columbus discovering America. It was meant to inspire patriotism and unity among school children.
The Pledge originally stated: "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Between 1923 and 1954, the Pledge of Allegiance was changed 3 times to be the version we recite today.
Less and less schools each year are starting their school day by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The U.S. Constitution's First Amendment, giving us freedom of speech, ensures no one is forced to state or stand for the Pledge. As part of Flag Steward's classroom programs, I have spoken with 100s of students about the Pledge and its meaning to them. In particular, what I have discovered about students that don't participate in the Pledge is that they don't feel it reflects what is important to them and what our society should uphold - like inclusion, equality, and respect for all.
The Pledge originally stated: "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Between 1923 and 1954, the Pledge of Allegiance was changed 3 times to be the version we recite today.
Less and less schools each year are starting their school day by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The U.S. Constitution's First Amendment, giving us freedom of speech, ensures no one is forced to state or stand for the Pledge. As part of Flag Steward's classroom programs, I have spoken with 100s of students about the Pledge and its meaning to them. In particular, what I have discovered about students that don't participate in the Pledge is that they don't feel it reflects what is important to them and what our society should uphold - like inclusion, equality, and respect for all.
And, now it's time to ...
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Students across America, at school or at home, let's celebrate the 129th Birthday of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Students across America, at school or at home, let's celebrate the 129th Birthday of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Please, stand, place your right hand upon your heart, and state together:
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'
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'
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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FINALLY! - TEXT (National & State) Half-Staff Alerts:
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(Many prefer this text alert service because within the Flag Steward app we cannot effectively deliver state-targeted notifications)
This is a FREE service powered by Flag Steward's nonprofit
CLICK HERE to sign-up for National and State-targeted Half-Staff Flag Alert TEXT Notifications
(Many prefer this text alert service because within the Flag Steward app we cannot effectively deliver state-targeted notifications)
This is a FREE service powered by Flag Steward's nonprofit
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