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delivers the most accurate, honorable, and complete national and state half-staff alerts and an informative / inspiring daily 'Pre-Pledge of Allegiance Tribute' for students to perform and all Americans to witness.
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delivers the most accurate, honorable, and complete national and state half-staff alerts and an informative / inspiring daily 'Pre-Pledge of Allegiance Tribute' for students to perform and all Americans to witness.
[ Top pic = SSweeney pic of Flag Steward HQ's flagpole view in Apr. 2021 ]
[ Students perform and/or listen to their teacher read the daily 'Pre-Pledge Tribute' text in RED ]
Welcome to today's Pre-Pledge Tribute and Half-Staff Alerts
for Tuesday, Apr. 26th
for Tuesday, Apr. 26th
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On this date, Apr. 26th of 1805, First Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon led a team of 8 Marines and 500 hired fighters during the battle for and capture of Derna, Tripoli. This battle was the turning point in the First Barbary War allowing America to end the war and get back its prisoners of war. Also, of historical note, the US Flag was raised in victory for the first time in a foreign land. This fight is forever commemorated in the Marines' Hymn line stating, "to the shores of Tripoli."
On this date, Apr. 26th of 1805, First Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon led a team of 8 Marines and 500 hired fighters during the battle for and capture of Derna, Tripoli. This battle was the turning point in the First Barbary War allowing America to end the war and get back its prisoners of war. Also, of historical note, the US Flag was raised in victory for the first time in a foreign land. This fight is forever commemorated in the Marines' Hymn line stating, "to the shores of Tripoli."
Before reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, we must observe where the U.S. Flag is at half-staff today, Tuesday, Apr. 26th.
There is a new half-staff order in Texas. The US Flag is half-staff across Texas for a fallen soldier and throughout New York City for a fallen NYFD firefighter.
There is a new half-staff order in Texas. The US Flag is half-staff across Texas for a fallen soldier and throughout New York City for a fallen NYFD firefighter.
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 the USA, inspired by the first time Our Flag flew in victory over another country, 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 April 26
*** 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 (U.S. & State) Flags at State Capitol (Apr. 25 - 26) and across Tarrant County, and surrounding counties, TEXAS (TX: Apr. 25 - TBD): TX's Governor ordered the all flags at the State Capitol to half-staff, until sunset on Tue., Apr. 26 and across Tarrant County's public / government facilities [and, individuals, businesses, municipalities, and other political subdivisions and entities in the surrounding area and region may fly flags at half-staff for the same period as a sign of honor and respect] to half-staff, until the date of his interment (TBD), in honor of the life and military service of Texas National Guard Specialist Bishop E. Evans, who died while serving in Operation Lone Star - trying to rescue some drowning migrants in the Rio Grande. GO HERE to see the info about the Governor's order.
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All (US & State) Flags in New York City, NEW YORK (NY: Apr. 24 - TBD) New York City Mayor, assumedly with approval and authority of the NY Governor ordered ALL Flags atop city government / public facilities to half-staff until sunset on the date of his interment (TBD), as a mark of respect for the memory of NYFD Firefighter Timothy Klein of Ladder Company 170, who died in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
Upcoming Half-Staffs
All Flags across ALASKA (AK: May 23): Alaska's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset, on Mon., May 23, the date of her memorial service, in honor of former Alaska state Senator Arliss Sturgulewski. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order. GO HERE to see her obituary specifying the date of her memorial service.
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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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