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Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts and Pre-Pledge Tribute for Wednesday, August 24th.
There is a half-staff order across Kansas and in parts of Florida. And, the state flag of Delaware is at half-staff.
There is a half-staff order across Kansas and in parts of Florida. And, the state flag of Delaware is at half-staff.
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Today's Pre-Pledge Tribute recalls ...
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On this date, August 24th of 1816, the Treaty of St. Louis was agreed to and signed by representatives of the US government and Native American tribes, specifically the tribes of Ottawa, Ojibwa, and Potawatomi. This treaty was one in a series of treaties, 14 in all, agreed upon between the US and Native Americans between 1804 and 1824. The Treaties of St. Louis, like the one pictured above, were mostly about taking away land and power from the Native Americans so the US could expand its borders and grant and/or sell land to citizens heading west.
On this date, August 24th of 1816, the Treaty of St. Louis was agreed to and signed by representatives of the US government and Native American tribes, specifically the tribes of Ottawa, Ojibwa, and Potawatomi. This treaty was one in a series of treaties, 14 in all, agreed upon between the US and Native Americans between 1804 and 1824. The Treaties of St. Louis, like the one pictured above, were mostly about taking away land and power from the Native Americans so the US could expand its borders and grant and/or sell land to citizens heading west.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for August 24
*** 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 (U.S. & State) Flags atop the State Capitol in Tallahassee and specific government locations hereafter, FLORIDA (FL: Aug. 24): FL Governor ordered all (U.S. & State) Flags, at the Miami-Dade Police Department, the Miami-Dade County Courthouse, the City Hall of Miami and atop the State Capitol in Tallahassee, to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Aug. 24, to honor the memory and service of Detective Echy Echaverry, who died from wounds that came during an in the line of duty shootout. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
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All State of Delaware Flags across DELAWARE (DE: Aug. 23 - 27): Delaware's Governor ordered all State Flags at all state / public / government facilities across the state to half-staff until sunset on Sat., Aug. 27, in recognition and memory of Delaware State Senator Richard Cordrey’s service to the State of Delaware. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order info.
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All (U.S. & State) Flags across KANSAS (KS: Aug. 20 - TBD): Kansas' Governor, at approximately 12noon CST on Sat., Aug.20, ordered all flags at government / public state facilities in Kansas immediately to half-staff until the date of her interment (TBD), in honor of Kansas Representative Gail Finney. Finney represented Kansas House District 84 of Wichita for 13 years. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
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Upcoming Half-Staffs
All Flags across OKLAHOMA (OK: TBD) Oklahoma's Governor is expected to order all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, on the date of his interment (TBD), to honor of Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Bobby Swartz. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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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:
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.