Welcome to Flag Steward's
Stories from Our Flag
for Thursday, September 24, 2020
Stories from Our Flag
for Thursday, September 24, 2020
[ Photo credit: at Daniels Park in Douglas Cty, CO (w/ Pikes Peak standing tall 40+ miles away) - taken by S. Sweeney / Flag Steward ]
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Today's Story from Our Flag
On this date, September 24, in 1755, John Marshall, "The Great Chief Justice," was born in Virginia.
He was nominated by President John Adams (see the nomination below) and served as Chief Justice for the U.S. Supreme Court from 1801 to 1835 - still the longest serving Chief Justice ever. He's nicknamed "The Great Chief Justice" because he solidified the role of the Supreme Court as an independent and co-equal branch of the U.S. government. He did so by leading judicial reviews that struck down state and federal laws that conflicted with the U.S. Constitution.
He was nominated by President John Adams (see the nomination below) and served as Chief Justice for the U.S. Supreme Court from 1801 to 1835 - still the longest serving Chief Justice ever. He's nicknamed "The Great Chief Justice" because he solidified the role of the Supreme Court as an independent and co-equal branch of the U.S. government. He did so by leading judicial reviews that struck down state and federal laws that conflicted with the U.S. Constitution.
Thought-provoking quotes from John Marshall
that apply to America's current situation:
"To listen well
is as powerful a means of communication and influence
as to talk well."
"What is it that makes us trust our judges?
Their independence in office
and manner of appointment."
that apply to America's current situation:
"To listen well
is as powerful a means of communication and influence
as to talk well."
"What is it that makes us trust our judges?
Their independence in office
and manner of appointment."
And, now it's time to ...
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Students across America, at school or at home, after learning about the important role of our Supreme Court justices, let's unite and state together ...
Thanks for participating in today's U.S. Flag tribute.
This is Sean Sweeney, a fellow Flag Steward, signing-off:
Go out and 'be a stud citizen' today
Keep America Beautiful, and remember,
In God We Trust
This is Sean Sweeney, a fellow Flag Steward, signing-off:
Go out and 'be a stud citizen' today
Keep America Beautiful, and remember,
In God We Trust
In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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