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delivers an informative / inspiring daily 'Pre-Pledge Tribute' and the most accurate, honorable, and complete national, state, and local half-staff alerts for students to perform and all Americans to witness.
[ Top pic = half-staff flying at Flag Steward HQ in May 2019 by S. Sweeney ]
delivers an informative / inspiring daily 'Pre-Pledge Tribute' and the most accurate, honorable, and complete national, state, and local half-staff alerts for students to perform and all Americans to witness.
[ Top pic = half-staff flying at Flag Steward HQ in May 2019 by S. Sweeney ]
[ Students perform and/or listen to their teacher read the daily 'Pre-Pledge Tribute' text in RED ]
Welcome to today's Pre-Pledge Tribute and Half-Staff Alerts.
[ View of Chattanooga, TN from north side of TN River - occupied by Union Army during the drawing of this = public domain image ]
On this date, November 24th, of 1863, Union forces crossed the Tennessee River and captured the high ground, known as Lookout Mountain, towering over the city of Chattanooga (pictured above). That afternoon, the Civil War's Battle of Lookout Mountain quickly began and ended with a Union victory and retreat of the Confederates towards Georgia. This retreat by General Bragg and his Confederate soldiers set the stage for the Union's General Sherman to begin his march to Atlanta and break-up of Confederate forces in the Deep South.
On this date, November 24th, of 1863, Union forces crossed the Tennessee River and captured the high ground, known as Lookout Mountain, towering over the city of Chattanooga (pictured above). That afternoon, the Civil War's Battle of Lookout Mountain quickly began and ended with a Union victory and retreat of the Confederates towards Georgia. This retreat by General Bragg and his Confederate soldiers set the stage for the Union's General Sherman to begin his march to Atlanta and break-up of Confederate forces in the Deep South.
Before reciting the Pledge, we must observe where the U.S. Flag is at half-staff today, November 24th of 2021.
Across the state of Wisconsin and in Greene County, Ohio, the U.S. Flag is at half-staff to honor police officers who died in the line of duty.
[ And, the State Flag of Virginia is half-staff across that state. ]
Across the state of Wisconsin and in Greene County, Ohio, the U.S. Flag is at half-staff to honor police officers who died in the line of duty.
[ And, the State Flag of Virginia is half-staff across that state. ]
Keep SCROLLING down to review the Half-Staff alerts details and honoree pics
And, now it's time for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Students across America, at school or at home, informed of the Battle of Lookout Mountain and its part on the road to ending the Civil War and reuniting America, please join each other in reciting ...
Thanks for being part of today's Pre-Pledge Tribute.
Now, go out and be a 'Stud Citizen' - a more informed, inspired, respectful student-citizen.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for November 24
*** Reminder: The Flag orders, by government officials (President, Governor, etc.) are for flags at government facilities within that official's jurisdiction. Citizens are encouraged, but not required to follow the orders.
*** Reminder: The Flag orders, by government officials (President, Governor, etc.) are for flags at government facilities within that official's jurisdiction. Citizens are encouraged, but not required to follow the orders.
All Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: Nov. 24): Wisconsin's Governor ordered ALL (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Nov. 24, the date of his interment, in honor of Beloit Police Department's Officer Daniel J. “Dan” Daly, who lost his life in the line of duty due to complications from contracting COVID-19. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags in Greene County, OHIO (OH: Nov. 17 - 24): Ohio's Governor ordered, at approximately 9:45am EST on Wed., Nov. 17, All Flags at government / public facilities in Greene County, OH (and, all other public buildings throughout the state at their own discretion), to half-staff, immediately, on Wed., Nov. 17, until sunset on Wed., Nov. 24, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Greene County Sheriff Gene Fischer, who died in the line duty, from a medical emergency, on Nov. 16. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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STATE of Virginia (Commonwealth) Flags, only, across VIRGINIA (VA: Oct. 28 - Nov. 27): Virginia's Governor ordered STATE of VA (Commonwealth) Flags at all state / public facilities, to half-staff, at approximately 7:03pm EST on Thu., Oct. 28, for 30 days, until sunset on Sat., Nov. 27, in respect and memory of former Governor Abner Linwood “Lin” Holton, Jr. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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Upcoming Half-Staffs
All Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: TBD): Wisconsin's Governor ordered ALL (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff on the date of each Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy victim's burial (5 - TBD), as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragedy at the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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Half-Staff Flag Etiquette (Procedures):
Flag-raising at sunrise = hoist the Flags to full staff, then lower slowly, respectfully to half-staff
Flag-lowering at sunset = hoist Flags up from half-staff back to full-staff, then lower slowly, respectfully all the way down for removal
Flag-raising at sunrise = hoist the Flags to full staff, then lower slowly, respectfully to half-staff
Flag-lowering at sunset = hoist Flags up from half-staff back to full-staff, then lower slowly, respectfully all the way down for removal
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[ Note: Picture by S. Sweeney of horribly neglected US Flag found in front of a house in Greeley, CO in 2017. Flag Steward pulled over, took down the Flag and replaced it with a new one - no questions asked. ]
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[ Note: Picture by S. Sweeney of horribly neglected US Flag found in front of a house in Greeley, CO in 2017. Flag Steward pulled over, took down the Flag and replaced it with a new one - no questions asked. ]
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Stars & Stripes Flag Etiquette:
[Cover of U.S. Government Publication]
The U.S. Flag Code:
provides Our Flag's Rules and Regulations (CLICK HERE for full details)
[HIGHLIGHTS OF: The U.S. Flag Code stating how citizens should conduct themselves during this ceremony is below.]
Title 36, Chapter 10 PATRIOTIC CUSTOMS
National anthem; Star-Spangled Banner, conduct during playing:
During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. When the flag is not displayed, those present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed there.
Note: A new law was passed on October 30, 2008 that authorizes veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem. This publication is currently being updated to reflect the new law.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag; manner of delivery:
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.", should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.