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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 ]
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 ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts and Pre-Pledge Tribute for Monday, May 15th.
Concurrent with the ongoing National Half-Staff to remember the more than 1,000,000 American lives lost to COVID-19, until sunset on Monday, May 16, there are half-staff orders in New York and Texas
Concurrent with the ongoing National Half-Staff to remember the more than 1,000,000 American lives lost to COVID-19, until sunset on Monday, May 16, there are half-staff orders in New York and Texas
Keep SCROLLING down to review the Half-Staff alerts details and honoree pics, as well as any UPCOMING national and state Half-Staff alerts.
[ Students perform and/or listen to their teacher read the daily 'Pre-Pledge Tribute' text in RED ]
Today's Pre-Pledge Tribute recalls ...
[ public domain image of pioneer wagon train in Nebraska - the tree part of Nebraska that I haven't seen ;) ]
On this date, May 16th of 1842, the first major wagon train sets out for the Pacific Northwest via the Oregon Trail. An estimated 100 pioneers began this dangerous trip from Elk Groove, Missouri.
On this date, May 16th of 1842, the first major wagon train sets out for the Pacific Northwest via the Oregon Trail. An estimated 100 pioneers began this dangerous trip from Elk Groove, Missouri.
And, now it's time to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
Students across the USA, inspired by America's brave pioneers going to settle in America's west, 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 May 16
*** 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.
NATIONAL HALF-STAFF on May 12 - 16
The President ordered all U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, until sunset on Mon., May 16, to honor and remember the 1,000,000 American lives lost to COVID-19. GO CLICK HERE to see the President's Proclamation
The President ordered all U.S. Flags to HALF-STAFF across the USA, along with all State and other Flags flying where the U.S. Flag is hoisted, until sunset on Mon., May 16, to honor and remember the 1,000,000 American lives lost to COVID-19. GO CLICK HERE to see the President's Proclamation
Concurrent with the National Half-Staff are the following Governor ordered half-staffs proclamations:
All (US & State) Flags across NEW YORK (NY: May 16 - TBD) New York's Governor ordered all Flags atop city government / public facilities to half-staff, from sunrise on Mon., May 16 until sunset on the date when the last victim is laid to rest (TBD), in honor of the victims of the horrific shooting at Tops Supermarket in Buffalo. . CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future Flag orders in New York and across USA = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future Flag orders in New York and across USA = GO CLICK HERE ]
All (U.S. & State) Flags in Galveston County, and surrounding areas, TEXAS (TX: May 10 - June 4): TX's Governor ordered the all flags at government / public facilities in Galveston County, TX to half-staff, until sunset on Sat., June 4, the date of his memorial service [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] in honor of the life and service of Galveston County Commissioner Ken Clark. GO HERE to see the info about the Governor's order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future Flag orders in TX and across USA = GO CLICK HERE ]
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order and all future Flag orders in TX and across USA = GO CLICK HERE ]
Upcoming Half-Staffs
All Flags atop State Capitol of SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: May 21): South Dakota's Governor ordered Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., May 21, the date of her interment (burial), in honor of former State Senator Marguerite Kleven. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future South Dakota 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 South Dakota Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
All Flags atop State Capitol of SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: May 21): South Dakota's Governor ordered Flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Sat., May 21, the date of his interment (burial), in honor of former State Senator Carrol "Red" Allen. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future South Dakota 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 South Dakota Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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.
[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 ]
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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