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delivers the most accurate, honorable, and complete national, state, and local half-staff alerts and an informative / inspiring daily 'Pre-Pledge Tribute' for students to perform and all Americans to witness.
[ Top pic = SSweeney pic of Flag Steward HQ flagpole with a colorful sunset backdrop from last week - Feb. 2022 ]
[ Students perform and/or listen to their teacher read the daily 'Pre-Pledge Tribute' text in RED ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts and Pre-Pledge of Allegiance Tribute
for Wednesday, Mar. 2nd
for Wednesday, Mar. 2nd
[ public domain image of Dr. Seuss ]
On this date, Mar. 2nd, of 1904, Theodor Seuss Geisel (also known as "Dr. Seuss") was born in Massachusetts. His funny, engaging childrens' books, like The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, have sold more than 600 million copies in 20 languages. The popularity of his books has led to the creation of "National Read Across America Day" on Mar. 2nd every year to honor his, Dr. Seuss' birthday.
On this date, Mar. 2nd, of 1904, Theodor Seuss Geisel (also known as "Dr. Seuss") was born in Massachusetts. His funny, engaging childrens' books, like The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, have sold more than 600 million copies in 20 languages. The popularity of his books has led to the creation of "National Read Across America Day" on Mar. 2nd every year to honor his, Dr. Seuss' birthday.
Before reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, we must observe where the U.S. Flag is at half-staff today, Wednesday, Mar. 2nd.
There are no new half-staff orders. But, the U.S. Flag continues at half-staff across Arkansas for a fallen police officer and firefighter, and in parts of Ohio for a judge.
There are no new half-staff orders. But, the U.S. Flag continues at half-staff across Arkansas for a fallen police officer and firefighter, and in parts of Ohio for a judge.
Keep SCROLLING down to review the Half-Staff alerts details and honoree pics, as well as any UPCOMING national and state Half-Staff alerts.
And, now it's time to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
Students across America, inspired to do some extra reading on Dr. Seuss' birthday, please, join each other in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Thanks for being part of today's Pre-Pledge of Allegiance 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 March 2
*** 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 ARKANSAS (AR: Feb. 28 - Mar. 5): Arkansas' Governor, at approximately 5:30pm CST on Mon., Feb. 28, ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff until sunset on Sat., Mar. 5, the date of his interment, in tribute to the memory of Department of the Corrections Sergeant Joshua Caudell, who was shot and killed in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
[ Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future Arkansas Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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All Flags across ARKANSAS (AR: Feb. 28 - Mar. 2): Arkansas' Governor, at approximately 5:30pm CST on Mon., Feb. 28, ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff until sunset on Wed., Mar. 2, in tribute to the memory of Jason Lang of the West Memphis Fire Departement, who was killed in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All (US & State) Flags atop Statehouse and across Medina County, OHIO (OH: Feb. 24 - Mar 2) OH Governor ordered all Flags atop the Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, the Rhodes State Office Tower, and across Medina County (and all other public buildings across the state may join at their discretion) to half-staff on Thu., Feb. 24 until sunset on Wed., Mar. 2, in honor of the life and service of Medina County Domestic Relations Judge Mary Kovack. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order. GO HERE to read Kovack's obituary, in which it states, "The family will have a private celebration of life at a later date." So, with that in mind, Mar., 2nd, the 7th day of honoring her, will be the last half-staff day for her.
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Upcoming Half-Staffs
All Flags across ALASKA (AK: TBD): Alaska's Governor ordered ALL (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on the date to be determined (TBD), in honor of former Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court Craig Stowers. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Alaska Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Alaska Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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
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.
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