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[ Citizens read on ... while students can perform and/or listen to their teacher read the daily 'Half-Staff alerts and Pre-Pledge Tribute' text below in RED ]
[ Citizens read on ... while students can perform and/or listen to their teacher read the daily 'Half-Staff alerts and Pre-Pledge Tribute' text below in RED ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts and Pre-Pledge Tribute for Tuesday, August 9th.
There are Governor-ordered half-staffs atop the California and South Dakota state capitols, and across the states of Indiana and North Carolina. And, the state flag of Pennsylvania is at half-staff.
There are Governor-ordered half-staffs atop the California and South Dakota state capitols, and across the states of Indiana and North Carolina. And, the state flag of Pennsylvania is at half-staff.
Keep SCROLLING down to review the Half-Staff alerts details and honoree pics, any UPCOMING national and state Half-Staff alerts, and info on our member-only half-staff and back-to-full-staff text alerts for your state and USA.
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Today's Pre-Pledge Tribute recalls ...
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On this date, August 9th, of 1944, Smokey Bear was first shown in posters by the US Forest Service and Wartime Advertising Council. Smokey Bear is the longest-running public service announcement (ad campaign) in US history. Smokey is used to promote the prevention of forest fires.
On this date, August 9th, of 1944, Smokey Bear was first shown in posters by the US Forest Service and Wartime Advertising Council. Smokey Bear is the longest-running public service announcement (ad campaign) in US history. Smokey is used to promote the prevention of forest fires.
And, now it's time to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
Students across the USA, knowing the importance of preventing forest fires, 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 more informed, inspired, respectful student-citizen.
Now, go out and be a more informed, inspired, respectful student-citizen.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for August 9
*** 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 State Capitol of CALIFORNIA (CA: Aug. 9): CA Governor ordered all Flags at the State Capitol, in a memo posted to Governor's website on Mon., Aug. 8, to half-staff, without a specific date/time set by the Governor, so assumedly Capitol staff is enabling this tribute on Tue., Aug. 9, in honor of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Engineer Ali Shabazz, who died during an on-duty vehicle accident. CLICK HERE to read the Gov.'s Flag order.
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All Flags atop State Capitol of SOUTH DAKOTA (SD: Aug. 9): South Dakota's Governor ordered flags atop the State Capitol to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Tue., Aug. 9, the date of his funeral, in honor of 5th Circuit Court Presiding Judge Jon Flemmer of Webster. He became a circuit court judge in 1999 and was the longest serving circuit judge in the state. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's Flag order.
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All Flags across NORTH CAROLINA (NC: Aug. 2 - 9): North Carolina's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, immediately to half-staff, on Tue., Aug. 2, until sunset on Tue., Aug. 9, the date of his interment, in honor of Wayne County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Matthew Fishman who was shot in the line of duty on Monday, Aug. 1. Fishman along with officers Cpl. Andrew Cox and Deputy Alexander Ramon Torres were injured while serving an involuntary commitment order in Dudley, North Carolina.. CLICK HERE and HERE to read the Governor's Flag orders.
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All Commonwealth (State) Flags across Westmoreland County, PENNSYLVANIA (PA: Aug. 8 - 12): PA's Governor ordered all Commonwealth (State) Flags at all state / public / government facilities in Westmoreland County to half-staff, immediately on Mon., Aug. 8, until sunset on Fri., Aug. 12, in honor of North Huntingdon EMS Rescue and Monroeville Fire/EMS paramedic Fred Manno, who died on Saturday, July 30, 2022 as a result of injuries sustained while performing his duties on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
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All Flags across INDIANA (IN: Aug. 3 - 11): Indiana's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at all government / public facilities across the state to half-staff until sunset on Thu., Aug. 11, the date of her interment, to honor and remember U.S. Representative Jacqueline Walorski of Indiana. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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Upcoming 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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