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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 Indian Peaks Wilderness in distance in March 2021 ]
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Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts and Pre-Pledge of Allegiance Tribute
for Wednesday, Mar. 9th
for Wednesday, Mar. 9th
[ public domain image of the landing at Veracruz ]
On this date, Mar. 9th, of 1847, during the Mexican-American War, General Scott led the first major amphibious landing (attack) in US history. This attack from sea-to-land (aka an amphibious attack) began a battle called the "Siege of Veracruz," in which more than 12,000 US soldiers came ashore with the weapons and supplies needed to fight. After 20 days, the Mexcian forces surrendered; thereby, empowering US forces to take the fight to Mexico City.
On this date, Mar. 9th, of 1847, during the Mexican-American War, General Scott led the first major amphibious landing (attack) in US history. This attack from sea-to-land (aka an amphibious attack) began a battle called the "Siege of Veracruz," in which more than 12,000 US soldiers came ashore with the weapons and supplies needed to fight. After 20 days, the Mexcian forces surrendered; thereby, empowering US forces to take the fight to Mexico City.
Before reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, we must observe where the U.S. Flag is at half-staff today, Wednesday, Mar. 9th.
There are new half-staff orders for California and Iowa. The U.S. Flag is at half-staff atop the California State Capitol for a fallen firefighter, across Iowa for a fallen firefighter, and throughout Massachusetts for a fallen police officer.
There are new half-staff orders for California and Iowa. The U.S. Flag is at half-staff atop the California State Capitol for a fallen firefighter, across Iowa for a fallen firefighter, and throughout Massachusetts for a fallen police officer.
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, 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 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 of CALIFORNIA (CA: Mar. 9): CA Governor ordered all Flags atop State Capitol, in a memo posted to Governor's website on Tue., Mar. 8, to half-staff, without a specific date/time set by the Governor, so assumedly Capitol staff enabling on Wed., Mar. 9, in honor of San Diego Firefighter - Parademic Nickolas Ramirez, who died of COVID-19 complications contracted in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read the Gov.'s Flag order.
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All Flags across IOWA (IA: Mar. 9): Iowa's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Mar. 9, the date of his interment, to honor fallen firefighter, Jason Lang of the West Memphis Fire Departement, a native of North Liberty, Iowa, who was killed in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags across MASSACHUSETTS (MA: Mar. 4 - 9) Massachusetts' Governor, at approximately 8:50am Fri., Mar. 4, ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, immediately until sunset Wed., Mar. 9, the date of her interment, in honor of Massachusetts State Police Trooper Tamar Bucci. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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Upcoming Half-Staffs
All Flags across WISCONSIN (WI: Mar. TBD): Wisconsin'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 funeral / interment, in honor of former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Margaret Farrow, Wisconsin's first female Lt. Governor. 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
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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