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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 ]
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts and Pre-Pledge Tribute for Monday, December 5th.
There is a Governor-directed half-staff order for the State of Pennsylvania Flag in York County, Pennsylvania
There is a Governor-directed half-staff order for the State of Pennsylvania Flag in York County, Pennsylvania
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Today's Pre-Pledge Tribute recalls ...
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On this date, December 5th of 1933, the 21st Amendment was ratified (passed) by the required number of states; thereby, repealing (cancelling) the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. In others words, after 13 years of no manufacturing, transporting, or selling alcoholic drinks in the United States, the corks could be popped and bottle caps snapped off again in homes, bars, and restaurants across the United States. The Prohibition Amendment, the 18th Amendment, was reversed to the delight of many Americans - who wanted to freely choose if they could drink.
On this date, December 5th of 1933, the 21st Amendment was ratified (passed) by the required number of states; thereby, repealing (cancelling) the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. In others words, after 13 years of no manufacturing, transporting, or selling alcoholic drinks in the United States, the corks could be popped and bottle caps snapped off again in homes, bars, and restaurants across the United States. The Prohibition Amendment, the 18th Amendment, was reversed to the delight of many Americans - who wanted to freely choose if they could drink.
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 December 5
*** 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 Commonwealth (State) Flags in York County, PENNSYLVANIA (PA: Dec. 2 - 5): PA's Governor ordered all Commonwealth (State) flags at all state / public / government facilities in York County, PA to half-staff, immediately the afternoon of Fri., Dec. 2, until sunset on Mon., Dec. 5, the date of his interement / burial, in honor of Chief Troy Dettinger of the Union Fire and Hose Company #1 of Dover, who died in the line of duty on November, 30, 2022. CLICK HERE to see the Flag order.
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Upcoming Half-Staffs
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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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