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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 to the north in May of 2020 ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts and Pre-Pledge Tribute for Tuesday, May 17th.
There is a new half-staff order in Tennessee. The U.S. Flag is half-staff across New York, throughout Tennessee, and in parts of Texas. The state flag of Pennsylvania is also at half-staff across the state.
There is a new half-staff order in Tennessee. The U.S. Flag is half-staff across New York, throughout Tennessee, and in parts of Texas. The state flag of Pennsylvania is also at half-staff across the state.
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Today's Pre-Pledge Tribute recalls ...
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On this date, May 17th of 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the children's book written by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow, is first published. The book is an instant success as its first 10,000 copies are sold out quickly. The story is later renamed, simply as The Wizard of Oz, and adapted as a Broadway musical in 1902 and a smash hit movie in 1939. The story and movie are still loved by Americans young and old today - more than 120 years later.
On this date, May 17th of 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the children's book written by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow, is first published. The book is an instant success as its first 10,000 copies are sold out quickly. The story is later renamed, simply as The Wizard of Oz, and adapted as a Broadway musical in 1902 and a smash hit movie in 1939. The story and movie are still loved by Americans young and old today - more than 120 years later.
And, now it's time to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
Students across the USA, 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 17
*** 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 and across TENNESSEE (TN: May 17): Tennessee's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags atop the State Capitol and at government / public facilities across the state of Tennessee, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., May 17, in memory of Judge Charles D. Susano who served on the Tennessee Court of Appeals for 25 years, from 1994 until his retirement in April of 2020. 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 Tennessee Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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All Commonwealth (State) Flags across PENNSYLVANIA (PA: May 17 - TBD): PA's Governor ordered all Commonwealth (State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff until sunset on the date of his interment (TBD), In honor of former Pennsylvania State Senator Jim Ferlo. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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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