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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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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 flags flying in Jan. 2021 ]
[ 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 Thursday, Feb. 10th
for Thursday, Feb. 10th
[ public domain image of the 25th Amendment ]
On this date, Feb. 10th, in 1967, the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified (became a national law). This 25th Amendment ensured the rules and procedures for succession (replacement) of the US President and VP President due to death or disability were clear to follow. The need for this clarifying Amendment became evident after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 - especially when, the succeeding (promoted) VP, President Lyndon B. Johnson suffered a heart attack with no VP in position and aging successors in the US Congress.
On this date, Feb. 10th, in 1967, the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified (became a national law). This 25th Amendment ensured the rules and procedures for succession (replacement) of the US President and VP President due to death or disability were clear to follow. The need for this clarifying Amendment became evident after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 - especially when, the succeeding (promoted) VP, President Lyndon B. Johnson suffered a heart attack with no VP in position and aging successors in the US Congress.
Before reciting the Pledge, we must observe where the U.S. Flag is at half-staff today, Thursday, Feb. 10th.
The U.S. Flag is at half-staff across New Jersey for a judge and atop the WV State Capitol and in Kanawha County, WV.
The U.S. Flag is at half-staff across New Jersey for a judge and atop the WV State Capitol and in Kanawha County, WV.
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, informed of how America changed its Constitution to better protect and enable its top leadership in times of trouble, 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 February 10
*** 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 NEW JERSEY (NJ: Feb. 10): New Jersey's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., Feb. 10, in recognition and mourning of a dedicated public servant, Judge Barbara A. Curran. 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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All Flags atop the Capitol Complex and across Kanawha County, WEST VIRGINIA (WV: Feb. 10): West Virginia's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at the WV Capitol complex and all government / public facilities across Kanawha County, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., Feb. 10, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former West Virginia Delegate and Kanawha County Commissioner Henry “Hoppy” Shores. 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 West Virginia Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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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.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Arizona 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 Arizona Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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 ]
[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 ]
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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