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Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts and Pre-Pledge Tribute for Friday, June 10th.
The U.S. Flag is half-staff across Montana for a State Senator and throughout Tennessee for an Army General.
The U.S. Flag is half-staff across Montana for a State Senator and throughout Tennessee for an Army General.
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Today's Pre-Pledge Tribute recalls ...
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On this date, June 10th of 1944, 15-year old Joe Nuxhall becomes the youngest player to ever play in a Major League Baseball (MLB) game. Yes, amazingly at the age of 15, because of so many Major Leaguers were serving in the military during World War II, Joe Nuxhall, a left-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, pitches 2/3 of an inning. He went on to have a 16 year MLB career - mostly spanning from 1952 - 1966.
On this date, June 10th of 1944, 15-year old Joe Nuxhall becomes the youngest player to ever play in a Major League Baseball (MLB) game. Yes, amazingly at the age of 15, because of so many Major Leaguers were serving in the military during World War II, Joe Nuxhall, a left-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, pitches 2/3 of an inning. He went on to have a 16 year MLB career - mostly spanning from 1952 - 1966.
And, now it's time to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
Citizens, particularly our students, across the USA, please, join each other in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Now, go out and be a more informed, inspired, respectful citizen.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for June 10
*** 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 MONTANA (MT: June 10): Montana's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across Montana, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., June 10, the date of his interment, in honor of MT State Senator Mark Sweeney. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags across TENNESSEE (TN: June 10-12): Tennessee's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state of Tennessee, to half-staff, from sunrise on Fri., June 10, until sunset, on Sun., June 12, in honor of General Carl Wade Stiner, US Army (Retired), a Tennessee native and Vietnam Veteran, whose highest command was as Commander-in-Chief of the US Special Operations Command during Operation Desert Storm. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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STATE of MD Flags across MARYLAND (MD: June 11): Maryland's Governor ordered the STATE of Maryland flag at all government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Sat., June 11, the date of his interment, in honor of former State Senator Clyed Bernard "Bernie" Fowler. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags across LOUISIANA (LA: June 17): Louisiana's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Fri., June 17, the date of his funeral / celebration of life, in honor of former U.S. Congressman John Cooksey, who represented Louisiana's 5th U.S Rep. District from 1997 - 2003. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order. GO HERE for info about Cooksey's funeral plans.
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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:
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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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