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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, January 30th.
There are no known Governor-directed half-staff orders currently.
There are no known Governor-directed half-staff orders currently.
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[ 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 Tet Offensive battle map ]
On this date, January 30th of 1968, the Tet Offensive was launched by 80,000+ troops of the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese People's Army of Vietnam (aka 'NVA') against combatants of the South Vietnamese Army, U.S. military, and its allies. Called "Tet" because it coincided with the Lunar ("Tet") New Year, the well-planned, coordinated attack of more than 100 towns in South Vietnam caught the U.S. armed forces and its allies by surprise - leading to the loss of control of several cities. A counter-attack was quickly mounted by the U.S. forces, South Vietnamese Army, and its allies. The counter-attack turned into an extended battle in two areas - Hue City for a month and Khe Sanh for several more months. Despite the successful counter-attack, the Tet Offensive, is marked as a turning point in the Vietnam War by historians. The Viet Cong and NVA attack and heavy American and allied casualties caused public support for the war to fall significantly in the U.S.. So, you could say that the road to a slow U.S. armed forces withdrawl began on this date.
On this date, January 30th of 1968, the Tet Offensive was launched by 80,000+ troops of the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese People's Army of Vietnam (aka 'NVA') against combatants of the South Vietnamese Army, U.S. military, and its allies. Called "Tet" because it coincided with the Lunar ("Tet") New Year, the well-planned, coordinated attack of more than 100 towns in South Vietnam caught the U.S. armed forces and its allies by surprise - leading to the loss of control of several cities. A counter-attack was quickly mounted by the U.S. forces, South Vietnamese Army, and its allies. The counter-attack turned into an extended battle in two areas - Hue City for a month and Khe Sanh for several more months. Despite the successful counter-attack, the Tet Offensive, is marked as a turning point in the Vietnam War by historians. The Viet Cong and NVA attack and heavy American and allied casualties caused public support for the war to fall significantly in the U.S.. So, you could say that the road to a slow U.S. armed forces withdrawl began on this date.
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 January 30
*** 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.
NONE KNOWN
*** 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.
NONE KNOWN
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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