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[ Top pic = SSweeney pic of Flag Steward HQ's US Flag at half-staff in March 2021 ]
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's US Flag at half-staff in March 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, Mar. 31st
for Thursday, Mar. 31st
[ public domain image of Abigail Adams in 1766 ]
... a Women's History Month reminder ...
On this date, March 31st of 1776, Abigail Adams, the wife of Founding Father John Adams, wrote a famous letter known as the "Remember the Ladies." Sent to John Adams and the 2nd Continental Congress delegates in Philadelphia were working on a declaration of independence, Abigail wanted to relay her thoughts on how women should be factored into America's call for freedom. Near the end of her letter she stated, ...
"I long to hear that you have declared an independancy—and by the way in the new Code of Laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make.
I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors."
... a Women's History Month reminder ...
On this date, March 31st of 1776, Abigail Adams, the wife of Founding Father John Adams, wrote a famous letter known as the "Remember the Ladies." Sent to John Adams and the 2nd Continental Congress delegates in Philadelphia were working on a declaration of independence, Abigail wanted to relay her thoughts on how women should be factored into America's call for freedom. Near the end of her letter she stated, ...
"I long to hear that you have declared an independancy—and by the way in the new Code of Laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make.
I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors."
Before reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, we must observe where the U.S. Flag is at half-staff today, Thursday, Mar. 31st.
The US Flag is at full staff in 49 of the 50 states. The US Flag is at half-staff across Alaska to honor US Representative Don Young.
The US Flag is at full staff in 49 of the 50 states. The US Flag is at half-staff across Alaska to honor US Representative Don Young.
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 by the words, "Remember the ladies," that Abigail Adams told the Second Continental Congress to think about when writing America's Declaration of Independence, 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 31
*** 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 ALASKA (AK: til Apr. 2): Alaska's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff until sunset on Sat., Apr. 2, the date of his memorial service, in honor of U.S. Representative / Congressman Don Young of Alaska. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order. Note: AK's Governor initially called for a half-staff on the date of interment (burial) of Young when posted on Mar. 18th. But, then, the Governor's staff went back and changed the original press release to state "immediately until interment" sometime on Mon., Mar. 21. Also, US Rep. Young will lie in state at the US Capitol building on Tue., Mar. 29.
[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 ]
Upcoming Half-Staffs
All Flags in Fond du Lac County, WISCONSIN (WI: TBD): Wisconsin's Governor approved and ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities in Fond du Lac County, to half-staff, "beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset on dates to be determined (TBD) by Fond du Lac officials", as a mark of respect for Fond du Lac County Executive Allen J. Buechel. 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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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