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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.
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Welcome to today's Pre-Pledge Tribute and Half-Staff Alerts
for Wednesday, Feb. 9th
for Wednesday, Feb. 9th
[ public domain image of Leroy "Satchel" Paige ]
On this date, Feb. 9th, in 1971, Leroy "Satchel" Paige was voted in to the Baseball Hall of Fame - the first Negro league player to achieve this award. Satchel was a pitcher, a right-handed pitcher, who first played as a pro with the Chattanooga Black Lookouts in 1926 and ended his career, still playing 39 years later, in 1965. Satchel was such an amazing pitcher that sometimes he would tell his infielders take a seat on the ground at their position as confidently struck out the side. And, incredibly, at age 42, in 1948, Satchel Paige became the oldest player to debut (play his first game) in Major League Baseball. And then, at age 59, he became the oldest player to appear in a Major League Baseball game with the Kansas City Athletics. His record debut age and last game age are still MLB records that stand today.
On this date, Feb. 9th, in 1971, Leroy "Satchel" Paige was voted in to the Baseball Hall of Fame - the first Negro league player to achieve this award. Satchel was a pitcher, a right-handed pitcher, who first played as a pro with the Chattanooga Black Lookouts in 1926 and ended his career, still playing 39 years later, in 1965. Satchel was such an amazing pitcher that sometimes he would tell his infielders take a seat on the ground at their position as confidently struck out the side. And, incredibly, at age 42, in 1948, Satchel Paige became the oldest player to debut (play his first game) in Major League Baseball. And then, at age 59, he became the oldest player to appear in a Major League Baseball game with the Kansas City Athletics. His record debut age and last game age are still MLB records that stand today.
Before reciting the Pledge, we must observe where the U.S. Flag is at half-staff today, Wednesday, Feb. 9th.
The U.S. Flag is at half-staff in parts of Tennessee for a fallen officer. And, the State of Virginia Flag is at half-staff to honor 2 fallen officers.
The U.S. Flag is at half-staff in parts of Tennessee for a fallen officer. And, the State of Virginia Flag is at half-staff to honor 2 fallen officers.
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 do the Pledge of Allegiance.
Students across America, inspired by baseball players, like Satchel Paige, please, join each other in reciting the Pledge.
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 February 9
*** 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 atop State Capitol and across Loudon County (TN: Feb. 9): Tennessee's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags atop the State Capitol and at government / public facilities across Loudon County, TN, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Feb. 9, in honor of Loudon County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant, Chris Jenkins, who lost his life while serving 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 at sunset and all future Tennessee Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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Commonwealth (State) Flag of VIRGINIA (VA: Feb. 9): Virginia's Governor ordered the Flag of the Commonwealth (State) of Virginia at government /public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Feb. 9, the date of their memorial services, to honor the heroic lives, service and sacrifice of the officers, Campus Safety Officer J.J Jefferson, left, and Campus Police Officer John Painter, who were shot and killed in the line of duty during the February 1st tragedy at Bridgewater College. GO HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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Upcoming Half-Staffs
All Flags across ARIZONA (AZ: Feb. TBD): Arizona's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on the date of her interment (TBD), in honor of Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Rosa Mroz, who passed away after succumbing to injuries in a traffic collision. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: Feb. TBD): New Jersey's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on a date TBD, in honor of US Navy SEAL candidate Kyle Mullen, of Manalapan NJ, who died during Navy SEAL training. 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 New Jersey Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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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
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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