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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 Monday, September 19th.
There is a national half-staff order across the USA to honor Queen Elizabeth II until sunset on Monday, September 19th.
There is a national half-staff order across the USA to honor Queen Elizabeth II until sunset on Monday, September 19th.
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.
[ 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 of President George Washington's Farewell Address ]
On this date, September 19th of 1796, President George Washington declined serving a third presidential term. Washington's Farewell Address was published in the American Daily Advertiser for all to read on that date. Most of the written speech was about: 1) how different political party views could affect the nation's unity, and 2) avoiding permanent alliances with foreign countries so America could maintain its independence and grow as a country without foreign influences. James Madison wrote an early draft, but this version was mostly written by Alexander Hamilton.
On this date, September 19th of 1796, President George Washington declined serving a third presidential term. Washington's Farewell Address was published in the American Daily Advertiser for all to read on that date. Most of the written speech was about: 1) how different political party views could affect the nation's unity, and 2) avoiding permanent alliances with foreign countries so America could maintain its independence and grow as a country without foreign influences. James Madison wrote an early draft, but this version was mostly written by Alexander Hamilton.
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 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 September 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.
NATIONAL HALF-STAFF on Sep. 8 -19
Per the President's proclamation, all U.S. Flags, across the USA, have been ordered to half-staff immediately, on Thu., Sep. 8, until sunset on Mon., Sep. 19, the date of her interment/burial, as a mark of respect for the memory of Queen Elizabeth II. GO CLICK HERE to see the President's Proclamation.
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Per the President's proclamation, all U.S. Flags, across the USA, have been ordered to half-staff immediately, on Thu., Sep. 8, until sunset on Mon., Sep. 19, the date of her interment/burial, as a mark of respect for the memory of Queen Elizabeth II. GO CLICK HERE to see the President's Proclamation.
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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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