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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 Thursday, May 19th.
There is a new half-staff order in Georgia, Indiana, and the Navajo Nation. The U.S. Flag is half-staff throughout the Navajo Nation, across New York, throughout Georgia, and in parts of Indiana and Texas. The state flag of Pennsylvania is also at half-staff across the state.
There is a new half-staff order in Georgia, Indiana, and the Navajo Nation. The U.S. Flag is half-staff throughout the Navajo Nation, across New York, throughout Georgia, and in parts of Indiana and Texas. The state flag of Pennsylvania is also at half-staff across the state.
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Today's Pre-Pledge Tribute recalls ...
[ public domain image of Buffalo Bill's Wild West in 1890 in Italy ]
On this date, May 19th of 1883, the first show of Buffalo Bill's Wild West was performed in Omaha, Nebraska. This circus-like show toured every year throughout the United States and across Europe for several years up until 1906. See the video below for real footage of the show.
On this date, May 19th of 1883, the first show of Buffalo Bill's Wild West was performed in Omaha, Nebraska. This circus-like show toured every year throughout the United States and across Europe for several years up until 1906. See the video below for real footage of the show.
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 19
*** 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 at the State Capitol and in Rockdale County, GEORGIA (GA: May 19): Georgia's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags atop the GA State Capitol and its grounds and in Rockdale County, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., May 19, in honor of and memory of Deputy Walter Jenkins Jr.. 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 Georgia Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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All Flags across NAVAJO NATION (NN: May 19): The Navajo Nation President ordered all Flags (Navajo Nation, U.S., State flags) at government / public facilities across the Navajo Nation, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., May 19, in honor and remembrance of U.S. Army veteran Edward V. Jim, Sr.. CLICK HERE to read the Navajo Nation President's Flag order.
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All Flags across Marion County, INDIANA (IN: May 19): Indiana's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities in Marion County, IN to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Thu., May 19, to honor the life and sacrifice of Richard C. “Hank” Potter of Indianapolis. Hank Potter served as the Engineer of the Wayne Township Fire Department since 1999. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All Commonwealth (State) Flags across PENNSYLVANIA (PA: May 17 - 21): PA's Governor ordered all Commonwealth (State) Flags at all state facilities to half-staff until sunset on Sat., May 21, the date of his interment, 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:
[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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