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delivers the most accurate, honorable, and complete national and state half-staff alerts and an informative / inspiring daily 'Pre-Pledge of Allegiance Tribute' for students to perform and all Americans to witness.
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delivers the most accurate, honorable, and complete national and state half-staff alerts and an informative / inspiring daily 'Pre-Pledge of Allegiance Tribute' for students to perform and all Americans to witness.
[ Top pic = SSweeney pic of Flag Steward HQ's flagpole view in Apr. 2020 ]
[ Students perform and/or listen to their teacher read the daily 'Pre-Pledge Tribute' text in RED ]
Welcome to today's Pre-Pledge Tribute and Half-Staff Alerts
for Tuesday, Apr. 12th
for Tuesday, Apr. 12th
[ public domain pic / collage of Civil War images ]
On this date, Apr. 12th of 1961, the American Civil War officially began. It started with the Battle of Fort Sumter; whereby, the South bombarded and took over the North's fort in the Charleston, South Carolina, harbor. Unfortunately, this war between the North and South didn't end until 4 years and 1 month later. With more than 600,000 war dead, this war was one of the most horrific and costly wars in America's history.
On this date, Apr. 12th of 1961, the American Civil War officially began. It started with the Battle of Fort Sumter; whereby, the South bombarded and took over the North's fort in the Charleston, South Carolina, harbor. Unfortunately, this war between the North and South didn't end until 4 years and 1 month later. With more than 600,000 war dead, this war was one of the most horrific and costly wars in America's history.
Before reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, we must observe where the U.S. Flag is at half-staff today, Tuesday, Apr. 12th.
There is a new half-staff order for Ohio. All Flags are half-staff in parts of Ohio for a fallen firefighter.
There is a new half-staff order for Ohio. All Flags are half-staff in parts of Ohio for a fallen firefighter.
Keep SCROLLING down to review the Half-Staff alerts details and honoree pics, as well as any UPCOMING national and state Half-Staff alerts.
And, now it's time to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
Students across the USA, saddened by the loss of so many lives during the Civil War, but thankful for America's renewed sense of unity after and since it, 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 'Stud Citizen' - a more informed, inspired, respectful student-citizen.
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Half-Staff Alerts & Honorees for April 12
*** 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 (US & State) Flags atop Statehouse and across Wayne County, OHIO (OH: Apr. 12 - TBD) OH Governor ordered all Flags atop the Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, the Rhodes State Office Tower, and across Wayne County (and all other public buildings across the state may join at their discretion) to half-staff until sunset on the date of his interment, in honor of the life and service of Town and Country Fire District Lieutenant Philip Wigal, who was killed in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's Flag order.
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Upcoming Half-Staffs
All (US & State) Flags across NEBRASKA (NE: Apr. 13): Nebraska's Governor ordered all Flags at government / public facilities across NE to half-staff, from sunrise to sunset, on Wed., Apr. 13, the date of his funeral, to honor Elwood Volunteer Fire Department Chief Darren Krull, who died in the line of duty. CLICK HERE to see the Governor's order.
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All Flags across ALASKA (AK: Apr. TBD): Alaska's Governor ordered all (US & State) Flags at government / public facilities across the state, to half-staff, from sunrise until sunset, on a date TBD, in honor of former Alaska state Senator Arliss Sturgulewski.. CLICK HERE to read the Governor's Flag order.
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All (U.S. & State) Flags at Harris County government / public facilities, and the State of Texas Flag at DPS (Department of Public Safety) facilities in this region of TEXAS (TX: Apr. 13): TX's Governor ordered the State of Texas Flag regionally at all DPS facilities, and then, all Flags atop HarrisCounty government / public facilities [and, individuals, businesses, municipalities, and other political subdivisions and entities in the surrounding area and region may fly flags at half-staff for the same period as a sign of honor and respect] to half-staff, on Wed., Apr. 13, the date of her funeral / interment in honor of the life and public service of Harris County Precinct 7 Deputy Constable Jennifer Chavis, who killed in the line of duty by a drunken driver. GO HERE to see the info about the upcoming Governor's 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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