[ SSweeney pic at Roxborough State Park, Colorado, in March 2021 ]
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Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts and Lessons from Our Flag for Friday, March 17th.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for all flags across New Jersey and Massachusetts, as well as, the State Capitol and Town of Holden in Maine.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for all flags across New Jersey and Massachusetts, as well as, the State Capitol and Town of Holden in Maine.
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 Lesson from Our Flag recalls ...
[ public domain image of British forces evacuating Boston ]
On this date, March 17th of 1776, the British Army's 'Siege of Boston' ended. The British decided to retreat from Boston after the George Washington led Continental Army placed artillery overlooking British defensive positions in the city.
And, that allowed Bostonians to begin a string of epic St. Patrick's Day celebrations. ;) ha, ha, ha
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
On this date, March 17th of 1776, the British Army's 'Siege of Boston' ended. The British decided to retreat from Boston after the George Washington led Continental Army placed artillery overlooking British defensive positions in the city.
And, that allowed Bostonians to begin a string of epic St. Patrick's Day celebrations. ;) ha, ha, ha
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for March 17
*** 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 atop the State Capitol and in the Town of Holden, MAINE (ME: Mar. 17): Maine's Governor ordered all flags atop the State Capitol and at government / public facilities in the Town of Holden to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Fri., Mar. 17, the date of his interment, in honor of late Holden Police Chief and former State Representative Chris Greeley. CLICK HERE to read the Gov.'s Flag order.
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All Flags across NEW JERSEY (NJ: Mar. 16 - 23): New Jersey's Governor ordered all flags at state / public facilities across NJ to half-staff until sunset, on Thu., Mar. 23, in honor and remembrance of former State Senator Ronald Rice, who served from 1986 to 2022. CLICK HERE to read the Gov.'s Flag order.
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All Flags across MASSACHUSETTS (MA: Mar. 13 - Mar. 17) Massachusetts' Governor ordered, via email at about 7:30pm EST, Mon., Mar. 13th, all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff until sunset on Fri., Mar. 17, the date of his interment, in honor of the life and legacy of former MA State Representative Anthony J. Verga Sr., who passed away on March 10, 2023. 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:
[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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