Welcome to Flag Steward's
Stories from Our Flag
for Tuesday, October 20, 2020
[ Daniels Park buffalo herd, relaxing in open space between Highlands Ranch and Castle Pines, CO with Mount Evans in distance = pic by S. Sweeney (Chief Flag Steward) ]
Stories from Our Flag
for Tuesday, October 20, 2020
[ Daniels Park buffalo herd, relaxing in open space between Highlands Ranch and Castle Pines, CO with Mount Evans in distance = pic by S. Sweeney (Chief Flag Steward) ]
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Today's Story from Our Flag
... the Treaty of 1818 ...
... the Treaty of 1818 ...
Today's story is proof that bad-blooded enemies can negotiate (debate), reach a compromise, and fulfill an agreement that satisfies both parties. ;)
On this date, October 20, in 1818, U.S. and British representatives signed an agreement settling the border dispute between the United States and Canada. The 49th parallel, a geographical straight line that could be easily designated and enforced, was set as the border dividing British-controlled Canada on the north side and the USA on the south side of the parallel. The new border extended west from the land America won from the Brits during the Revolutionary War all the way to the Oregon Territory. Later, in 1846, another negotiation between the U.S. and Great Britain finished the 49th parallel border all the way to the Pacific Ocean. See the map above for list of land additions that formed today's USA.
On this date, October 20, in 1818, U.S. and British representatives signed an agreement settling the border dispute between the United States and Canada. The 49th parallel, a geographical straight line that could be easily designated and enforced, was set as the border dividing British-controlled Canada on the north side and the USA on the south side of the parallel. The new border extended west from the land America won from the Brits during the Revolutionary War all the way to the Oregon Territory. Later, in 1846, another negotiation between the U.S. and Great Britain finished the 49th parallel border all the way to the Pacific Ocean. See the map above for list of land additions that formed today's USA.
And, now it's time to ...
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Students across America, at school or at home, inspired by proof that enemies can compromise and find peace, please unite and state together.
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Students across America, at school or at home, inspired by proof that enemies can compromise and find peace, please 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'
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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Flag Steward (formerly known as Beacon of Honor and originally incorporated as GivingVu.org, Inc. in 2013) is a nonpartisan, student-inspired, Veteran-led 501(c)(3) tax-deductible nonprofit organization based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Tax ID# 46-2457373