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Stories from Our Flag
for Tuesday, September 8, 2020
[ pic of schoolhouse stating Pledge in late 1890s while doing the 'Bellamy Salute' - which was replaced with the hand over the heart in the 1940s = public domain image ]
Stories from Our Flag
for Tuesday, September 8, 2020
[ pic of schoolhouse stating Pledge in late 1890s while doing the 'Bellamy Salute' - which was replaced with the hand over the heart in the 1940s = public domain image ]
Where is Our Flag, the U.S. Flag, lowered to half-staff today, September 8?
There is ONE new Half-Staff order for parts of Georgia (that was not posted to the Governor's site, but found on social media at 1p EST).
...Other U.S. Flag Half-Staffs continue across parts of Ohio and all of Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York and Illinois...
...and in Pennsylvania there are half-staffs of their State Flags...
Upcoming H-S orders
All Flags across MA and all STATE Flags across DE on Wed., 9/9
There is ONE new Half-Staff order for parts of Georgia (that was not posted to the Governor's site, but found on social media at 1p EST).
...Other U.S. Flag Half-Staffs continue across parts of Ohio and all of Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York and Illinois...
...and in Pennsylvania there are half-staffs of their State Flags...
Upcoming H-S orders
All Flags across MA and all STATE Flags across DE on Wed., 9/9
[ CLICK HERE to see Half-Staff alert details, including pics, of Honorees ]
Today's Story from Our Flag
Happy Birthday to the Pledge of Allegiance
Happy Birthday to the Pledge of Allegiance
[ Students doing "Bellamy Salute" during the Pledge circa 1899 ]
On this date, September 8, in 1892, a popular youth magazine, called "Youth's Companion," published Francis Bellamy's "Pledge of Allegiance." At school's across America, the Pledge was to be stated as part of a national celebration, in October of 1892, for the 400th anniversary of Columbus discovering America. It was meant to inspire patriotism and unity among school children.
The Pledge originally stated: "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Between 1923 and 1954, the Pledge of Allegiance was changed 3 times to be the version we recite today.
Less and less schools each year are starting their school day by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The U.S. Constitution's First Amendment, giving us freedom of speech, ensures no one is forced to state or stand for the Pledge. But, let us not forget the Pledge, National Anthem (Star-Spangled Banner) and Our Flag are the ONLY items that are known and are common among all U.S. citizens, young and old. So, by participating in the Pledge it gives us an opportunity come together to remember our past triumphs and tragedies, reflect on the present state of Our Nation, and unite as good citizens who promise to work towards truly becoming indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The Pledge originally stated: "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Between 1923 and 1954, the Pledge of Allegiance was changed 3 times to be the version we recite today.
Less and less schools each year are starting their school day by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The U.S. Constitution's First Amendment, giving us freedom of speech, ensures no one is forced to state or stand for the Pledge. But, let us not forget the Pledge, National Anthem (Star-Spangled Banner) and Our Flag are the ONLY items that are known and are common among all U.S. citizens, young and old. So, by participating in the Pledge it gives us an opportunity come together to remember our past triumphs and tragedies, reflect on the present state of Our Nation, and unite as good citizens who promise to work towards truly becoming indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
And, now it's time to ...
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Students across America, at school or at home, let's celebrate the 128th Birthday of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Students across America, at school or at home, let's celebrate the 128th Birthday of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Please, stand, place your right hand upon your heart, 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'
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'
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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FINALLY! - TEXT (National & State) Half-Staff Alerts:
CLICK HERE to sign-up for National and State-targeted Half-Staff Flag Alert TEXT Notifications
(Many prefer this text alert service because within the Flag Steward app we cannot effectively deliver state-targeted notifications)
This is a FREE service powered by Flag Steward's nonprofit
CLICK HERE to sign-up for National and State-targeted Half-Staff Flag Alert TEXT Notifications
(Many prefer this text alert service because within the Flag Steward app we cannot effectively deliver state-targeted notifications)
This is a FREE service powered by Flag Steward's nonprofit
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