Welcome to Flag Steward's
Stories from Our Flag
for Monday, October 12, 2020​

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​​Today's Story from Our Flag

On this date, October 12, in 1492, Columbus set foot upon the continent of America.  Columbus Day was established to remember and celebrate the discovery of America - known as the New World back then. 
Also, upon this date, October 12, in 1892, the Pledge of Allegiance was first recited by students at U.S. schools to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus' arrival. 

[  Upon their first day back to school in-person in late September, the school principal and base commander in Rota, Spain lead students through the Pledge of Allegiance (DOD / public domain) ]

And, now it's time to ...
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Students across America, at school or at home, empowered with the knowledge that, as of today, students have been reciting it for 128 years in schools, you can now recite the Pledge more meaningfully ;) 

Thanks for participating in today's U.S. Flag tribute.

Go out and 'Be a STUD Citizen' (awesome 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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