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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 Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, CA ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts and Pre-Pledge Tribute for Wednesday, June 1st.
There are new half-staff orders in Iowa and Florida. Our Flag is half-staff across Iowa and in parts of Florida and Texas.
There are new half-staff orders in Iowa and Florida. Our Flag is half-staff across Iowa and in parts of Florida 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 / drawing of US Marines chasing and engaging with German enemy soldiers ]
On this date, June 1st of 1918, the Battle of Belleau Wood began. This key World War I battle, which lasted from June 1 to June 26, was between the Germans and Allied Forces - made up of US Army, US Marine Corps, French, and British units. The Germans were making a strong 'Spring Offensive' on the Western Front of Europe to try and capture all of France before the American forces were fully in place. Fortunately, when the Germans busted through the French defensive line near the Marne River on June 1st, the US Marines reacted quickly and aggressively - pushing the Germans back and then holding the line.
On this date, June 1st of 1918, the Battle of Belleau Wood began. This key World War I battle, which lasted from June 1 to June 26, was between the Germans and Allied Forces - made up of US Army, US Marine Corps, French, and British units. The Germans were making a strong 'Spring Offensive' on the Western Front of Europe to try and capture all of France before the American forces were fully in place. Fortunately, when the Germans busted through the French defensive line near the Marne River on June 1st, the US Marines reacted quickly and aggressively - pushing the Germans back and then holding the line.
And, now it's time to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
Students across the USA, inspired by the Marines who fought to defeat the Germans during World War I, 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 June 1
*** 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 IOWA (IA: June 1): Iowa's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., June 1, the date of his interment (burial), in honor of Richard Johnson, who served as State Auditor from 1979 to 2003 and passed away following a 10-year battle with Alzheimer's on May 26 CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All (U.S. & State) Flags atop State Capitol in Tallahassee and other locations specified hereafter, FLORIDA (FL: June 1): FL Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags at all public facilities at the Hillsborough County Courthouse in Tampa, the City Hall of Tampa, and atop the State Capitol in Tallahassee to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., June 1, to honor the life and service of former Florida State Representative Betty Reed. 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. GO HERE to see info about his memorial service.
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Upcoming Half-Staffs
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Concurrent with the National Half-Staff are the following Governor / State ordered half-staffs:
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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