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It's FLAG DAY and the U.S. ARMY's BIRTHDAY.
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts for Wednesday, June 14th.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for all flags across Arkansas and parts of Missouri.
Welcome to today's Half-Staff Alerts for Wednesday, June 14th.
There are Governor-directed half-staff orders for all flags across Arkansas and parts of Missouri.
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Today's Lesson from Our Flag recalls ...
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FLAG DAY and U.S. ARMY BIRTHDAY!
On this date, June 14th, America had two very historic events occur - leading to today's announcement of June 14th as "Flag Day" and the "US Army Birthday." On June 14 of 1775, the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Army by passing the following resolution:
"Resolved, That six companies of expert riflemen, be immediately raised in Pennsylvania, two in Maryland, and two in Virginia; … [and] that each company, as soon as completed, shall march and join the army near Boston, to be there employed as light infantry, under the command of the chief Officer in that army." Henceforth, June 14th has been proclaimed as the U.S. Army's birthday.
And, on June 14 of 1777, a Second Continental Congress resolution adopted the 'Stars & Stripes' as Our Flag of the United States.
Then, in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed and established June 14th of each year as 'Flag Day' - commemorating the anniversary of the 'Flag Resolution of 1777'. But, it wasn't until 1949, by way of an Act of Congress signed by President Truman, that June 14th became officially designated as 'National Flag Day'.
While 'Flag Day' is not a federal holiday, there is one state, Pennsylvania, that celebrates it as a state holiday.
So, on this date, please, fly the American Flag at your home and/or business. And take a moment to look upon Our Flag and think of a patriotic person or event whose story of 'Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness' is woven into its red, white, and blue fabric.
FLAG DAY and U.S. ARMY BIRTHDAY!
On this date, June 14th, America had two very historic events occur - leading to today's announcement of June 14th as "Flag Day" and the "US Army Birthday." On June 14 of 1775, the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Army by passing the following resolution:
"Resolved, That six companies of expert riflemen, be immediately raised in Pennsylvania, two in Maryland, and two in Virginia; … [and] that each company, as soon as completed, shall march and join the army near Boston, to be there employed as light infantry, under the command of the chief Officer in that army." Henceforth, June 14th has been proclaimed as the U.S. Army's birthday.
And, on June 14 of 1777, a Second Continental Congress resolution adopted the 'Stars & Stripes' as Our Flag of the United States.
Then, in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed and established June 14th of each year as 'Flag Day' - commemorating the anniversary of the 'Flag Resolution of 1777'. But, it wasn't until 1949, by way of an Act of Congress signed by President Truman, that June 14th became officially designated as 'National Flag Day'.
While 'Flag Day' is not a federal holiday, there is one state, Pennsylvania, that celebrates it as a state holiday.
So, on this date, please, fly the American Flag at your home and/or business. And take a moment to look upon Our Flag and think of a patriotic person or event whose story of 'Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness' is woven into its red, white, and blue fabric.
Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for June 14th
*** 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 in Newton and Jasper Counties, MISSOURI (MO: June 14): Missouri's Governor ordered all flags at government / public state facilities in Newton & Jasper Counties, Missouri to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Wed., June 14.the date of his interment, in honor of former MO State Senator & Rep. Ron Richard, the only person in Missouri history to have served as both Speaker of the Missouri House and President Pro Tempore of the Missouri Senate. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future Missouri Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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All Flags across ARKANSAS (AR: May 22 - June 24): Arkansas' Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff until sunset on Sat., June 24th, the date of his interment, in tribute to the memory of former U.S. Representative Robert Marion Berry, who served as a U.S. Congressman for Arkansas back in 1990 and 2000s. CLICK HERE to read about the Governor's order (updated via email on May 30)
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Upcoming Half-Staffs
All Flags across SOUTH CAROLINA (SC: June 15): South Carolina's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Thu., June 15, in tribute to Specialist Jayson Reed Haven of the South Carolina National Guard—who died in a non-combat-related incident while dutifully serving in support of Operation Spartan Shield—and in honor of his distinguished service and supreme sacrifice, CLICK HERE to read the Governor's order.
[Note: To receive a Back-to-Full-Staff text alert for this order at sunset and all future South Carolina Governor (and US President) Flag orders = GO CLICK HERE ]
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GO CLICK HERE to see the completed National and State Half-Staff Orders in 2023
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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