[ NOTE: a new Pre-Pledge Tribute for week of 2/17-23 will be posted Presidents Day evening. Scroll down and you'll understand why we're using this page for today ;)]
[ Flag Steward is disrupting the Pledge - making it more engaging and meaningful by way of our weekly program called the "Pre-Pledge Tribute."
Students, Scouts, and Civics Groups are invited to perform a weekly Pre-Pledge Tribute by following the script below, ideally led by 3 speakers. ]
[ Flag Steward is disrupting the Pledge - making it more engaging and meaningful by way of our weekly program called the "Pre-Pledge Tribute."
Students, Scouts, and Civics Groups are invited to perform a weekly Pre-Pledge Tribute by following the script below, ideally led by 3 speakers. ]
[ Pre-Pledge Tribute for week of Feb 10-16 ]
[ Note: Do not read aloud any text with [ brackets ] around it. ONLY READ THE TEXT IN BLUE. We recommend 3 speakers lead and read aloud the 3 parts of the pre-Pledge ceremony. ]
[ Note: Do not read aloud any text with [ brackets ] around it. ONLY READ THE TEXT IN BLUE. We recommend 3 speakers lead and read aloud the 3 parts of the pre-Pledge ceremony. ]
[ SPEAKER 1 - read blue text only]
Good morning / afternoon / evening, __(insert name of your group - like "Heritage Elementary" or "Scout Troop")__.
Welcome to this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute
powered by Flag Steward
[ for the week of Feb 10-16 ]
Good morning / afternoon / evening, __(insert name of your group - like "Heritage Elementary" or "Scout Troop")__.
Welcome to this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute
powered by Flag Steward
[ for the week of Feb 10-16 ]
Today's (Feb. 18th) Flag Status
Our Flag is full staff in 45 of 50 states. Kentucky, Indiana (Sullivan County), New York, Rhode Island, and Alaska are flying the US Flag at half-staff.
Our Flag is full staff in 45 of 50 states. Kentucky, Indiana (Sullivan County), New York, Rhode Island, and Alaska are flying the US Flag at half-staff.
[ GO HERE to find details about the half-staffs ]
[ SPEAKER 2 - read blue text only ]
THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
THIS WEEK'S FALLEN PATRIOTS TO HONOR:
Thankfully, there was no US military service member killed in a Global War on Terror (GWOT) combat zone last week.
And, back on the home front, ...
And, back on the home front, ...
... sadly, during this past week, 2 Peace Officers, died in the Line of Duty.
Virginia State Trooper Lucas Dowell and Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner, in Wisconsin, were shot and killed by suspects while serving search warrants. Please, pray for these law enforcement Patriots who served and protected our communities.
[To leave a message and review the most detailed account of this year's law enforcement officers' line of duty deaths, please visit the
Officer Down Memorial Page]
w[ SPEAKER 3 - read blue text only ]
THIS WEEK'S REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
THIS WEEK'S REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
[ Pics before they became US President: General George Washington and US Senate nominee Abraham Lincoln = public domain images ]
This coming weekend is Presidents Day weekend - a national holiday that most seem to only associate with the birthdays of Presidents Washington and Lincoln. So, let's review a little history of Presidents Day.
Presidents Day started as "Washington's Birthday," and according to United States Congressional records, still has NOT officially been changed to Presidents Day. The majority of states renamed and promoted the holiday as Presidents Day on their own. But, not surprisingly, it wasn't until the 1980s, when national advertisers started promoting Presidents Day specials, that it stuck in the minds of Americans.
This year, being Flag Steward's first, we're focusing on and celebrating the first Presidents Day - "Washington's Birthday." It was first established as a federal holiday by an Act of Congress in 1879 - 90 years after he became our first President. George Washington, the "Father of Our Country," is engraved on the first military award of merit for soldiers - the Purple Heart. Interestingly, since 1862, the U.S. Senate reads George Washington's Farewell Address on his birthday as reminder of his unifying force for our new country back then. Perhaps, today, all citizens should read it as well. ;)
This coming weekend is Presidents Day weekend - a national holiday that most seem to only associate with the birthdays of Presidents Washington and Lincoln. So, let's review a little history of Presidents Day.
Presidents Day started as "Washington's Birthday," and according to United States Congressional records, still has NOT officially been changed to Presidents Day. The majority of states renamed and promoted the holiday as Presidents Day on their own. But, not surprisingly, it wasn't until the 1980s, when national advertisers started promoting Presidents Day specials, that it stuck in the minds of Americans.
This year, being Flag Steward's first, we're focusing on and celebrating the first Presidents Day - "Washington's Birthday." It was first established as a federal holiday by an Act of Congress in 1879 - 90 years after he became our first President. George Washington, the "Father of Our Country," is engraved on the first military award of merit for soldiers - the Purple Heart. Interestingly, since 1862, the U.S. Senate reads George Washington's Farewell Address on his birthday as reminder of his unifying force for our new country back then. Perhaps, today, all citizens should read it as well. ;)
Now, please, stand, place your hand upon your heart,
and proclaim aloud together - The Pledge of Allegiance
and proclaim aloud together - The Pledge of Allegiance
Thanks for participating in today's
Flag Steward Pre-Pledge Tribute
Now, go be a stud citizen!!!
Thanks for participating in today's
Flag Steward Pre-Pledge Tribute
Now, go be a stud citizen!!!
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END OF CEREMONY
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In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
END OF CEREMONY
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In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
The U.S. Flag Code:
provides Our Flag's Rules and Regulations
[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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