Flag Steward's "Be a Stud Citizen"

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag' (a US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling the day when Ben Franklin flew a kite in a lightning storm and some new info from that occurrence, an insightful quote by him about his study of electricity, and of course, a fitting close by doing the Pledge of Allegiance - all to help you start your day with a smile and all-American pride.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag' (a US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling little known Founding Father and member of the Committee of Five, Robert Livingston of NY.  We'll also review an insightful quote about one of his biggest accomplishments, the Louisiana Purchase, and of course, we'll close by doing the Pledge of Allegiance - all to help you start your day with a smile and all-American pride.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag' (a US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - asking Who Am I?  Whereby we give a few hints and you name this Founding Father, review one of his interesting quotes, and of course, we put on a fitting close by doing the Pledge of Allegiance - all to help you start your day with a smile and all-American pride.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag' (a US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling the Battle of Midway, an insightful quote about its importance during WWII, and of course, a fitting close by doing the Pledge of Allegiance - all to help you start your day with a smile and all-American pride.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' - celebrating Tennessee's birthday / statehood by reviewing facts, notes, places of interest, and more about Tennessee

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag' (a US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling the first American to spacewalk, an interesting quote from that event, and of course, a fitting close by doing the Pledge of Allegiance - all to help you start your day with a smile and all-American pride.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag' (a US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling the long overdue Indian Citizenship Act, an inspirational quote from the President who pushed for this new law empowering Native Americans, and of course, a fitting close by doing the Pledge of Allegiance - all to help you start your day with a smile and all-American pride.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag' (a US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - remembering one of the many ways that the US Congress reacted to the 1930s financial crisis, another inspirational quote from Henry Ford, and of course, a fitting close by doing the Pledge of Allegiance - all to help you start your day with a smile and all-American pride.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag' (a US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling the history of Henry Ford's Model T automobile, being inspired by a quote from Henry Ford, and of course, a fitting close by doing the Pledge of Allegiance - all to help you start your day with a smile and all-American pride.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag' (a US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling the start of the Constitutional Convention and it purpose, an inspirational quote about it from G. Washington, and of course, a fitting close by doing the Pledge of Allegiance - all to help you start your day with a smile and all-American pride.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag' (a US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling the opening of the famous Brooklyn Bridge, an inspirational / go do it quote about the bridge, and of course, a fitting close by doing the Pledge of Allegiance - all to help you start your day with a smile and all-American pride.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to this week's 'Be a Stud Citizen' Message - focused on honoring Our Fallen Military, in this case, one of our 200+ iHonor Flag tributes, this time remembering a Vietnam War Fallen Marine, Capt. Carter.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag' (a US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling the Vietnam War's Battle of Hamburger Hill and resulting war policy and strategy changes that resulted from this and other costly battles.  Plus, an insightful quote about the Vietnam War's toll on Americans, and of course, a fitting close by doing the Pledge of Allegiance - all to help you start your day with a smile and all-American understanding and pride.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag' (a US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling when MLK Jr's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" was published by newspapers, an inspirational, then-and-now quote about the fight for desegregation and equality, and of course, a fitting close by doing the Pledge of Allegiance - all to help you start your day with a smile and all-American pride.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag' (a US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling how and when the Selective Service System, which drafted men to fight America's wars, came to be, a couple interesting quotes about the drafte (Selective Service System), and of course, a reflective closing as we recite the Pledge of Allegiance - all to help you start your day with a smile and all-American pride.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag' (a US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling the US Supreme Court decision in the Brown vs. Board of Education court case, an inspirational quote from the lawyer who led the charge to desegregate schools during the Brown vs. Board of Education case, and of course, a fitting close by doing the Pledge of Allegiance - all to help you start your day with a smile and all-American pride.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag' (a US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling how the world's richest man became charitable - did good for others.  We also have an inspirational quote about this man, and of course, a fitting close by doing the Pledge of Allegiance - all to help you start your day with a smile

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to this week's 'Be a Stud Citizen' Message - explaining the origin of and honoring Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag' (a US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling when German U-boats attacked and sank US cargo ships in US waters?!  Did that really happen?  Also, imparting an inspirational quote from a WWII icon, General George S. Patton, and a fitting close by doing the Pledge of Allegiance - all to help you start your day with a smile

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen' - Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag' - celebrating Minnesota's birthday / statehood by reviewing facts, notes, places of interest, and more about Minnesota

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Half-Staff Alerts & Reminders from Our Flag' (a US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling the start of the Second Continental Congress and how their work for America's independence will never be forgotten, an inspirational quote from the man who motivated the Congress to select a committee to draft the Declaration of Independence, and of course, a fitting close by doing the Pledge of Allegiance - all to help you start your day with a smile

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling the sinking of the Lusitania and how that led to the US entering World War I as an Allied Force against the Germans, delivering an insightful quote about the sinking.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recognizing today's National Day of Prayer and its origin, relaying an inspirational quote that we see nearly everyday and don't know how it came to be, and a reason to start your day with a smile

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen' Message - a special weekly feature focused this month, being Military Appreciation Month, on on relaying a heroic iHonor American Flag story about GWOT Fallen SGT Shields of Atlanta

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - celebrating Teacher Appreciation Day, one of the founders of America's public education system, Horace Mann, relaying a couple of inspirational education quotes, and of course, having a laugh or two about students and teachers - all to start your day with a smile and a sense of gratitude

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling the Birmingham Campaign, sharing a couple of inspirational quotes from the Birmingham Campaign, and making you a more informed, insightful student / citizen ready to tackle today with purpose.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' - celebrating Louisiana's birthday / statehood by reviewing facts, notes, places of interest, and more about Louisiana's

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen' Message.  This week's feature explains some US citizenship terms for student and adult citizens

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' - celebrating Maryland's birthday / statehood by reviewing facts, notes, places of interest, and more about Maryland

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - testing your "Who Am I?" trivia skills, relaying an insightful quote about the importance teamwork, and a fun compliation to start your day with a smile

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - explaining and celebrating NATIONAL AUDUBON DAY, relaying a couple inspirational quotes about conservation, and offering a fun little challenge to start your day with a smile

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - honoring Earth Day with a bit of Earth Day history, an inspirational quote to remind of Earth's importance to our future generations, and a few silly planet jokes to start your day with a smile

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling the birthday of the "Father of America's National Parks," John Muir, an inspirational quote about Muir's favorite place to be, and some Sweeney family pics of trips to Yosemite - all with the intention to start your day with a smile

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen' Message - a special weekly feature focused this time on keeping America beautiful.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling the start of the Revolutionary War with the Battles of Lexington & Concord, celebrated today as Patriots' Day.  Also, we have an inspirational quote associated with how the Minutemen (colonial militia) began America's fight for freedom that day.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - telling you to go out and enjoy America's beautiful outdoors, inspiring you with a John Muir quote, and passing along a silly nature riddle to start your day with a smile

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling the death of President Lincoln and making fun of Tax Day so you can start your day with a smile

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen' Message - a special story revealing the full story about Paul Revere's Midnight Ride.  He wasn't really alone warning the Minutemen and others that "the British are coming!"

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - challenging you to answer this 'Who Am I?' quiz of sorts, be inspired by today's birthday boy quote, and start your day with a smile seeing how old sayings apply to our modern world ;)

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) recalling the first Space Shuttle launch, OTD in 1981, as well as, an insinsightful quote about that first Shuttle mission, and a corny space joke to start your day with a smile

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recognizing National Former Prisoner of War (POW) Recognition Day and its origin, an inspirational quote about one of America's most well-known POWs, and closing Pledge of Allegiance dedicated to America's POWs and all they've endured for our freedoms.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling the Fall of Baghdad in 2003, an insightful quote about it from SECDEF Rumsfeld, and some corny jokes about Saddam Hussein's Iraqi military to start your day with a smile

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling the origin of the short-lived national holiday called "Army Day."  Plus, a quote explaining why the government thought it was important to set up this military themed day and a couple bad, and confusing, military jokes that I tripped over - hopefully amusing you enough with my ineptness to you can start your day with a smile

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling the origin and history of Gold Star Spouses Day, an insightful quote about our fallen military, and a Flag Steward ceremony honoring a Colorado Fallen Marine.  All of this leading to a more a engaging and meaningful Pledge of Allegiance at school.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling when 'La Florida' was discovered by Ponce de Leon, relaying an insightful quote about explorers, some corny but funny animated gifs to start your day with a smile

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen' Message - a special weekly feature, which for this week is, relaying some important US Flag etiquette (aka manners / protocol) tips

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling Abigail Adams' famous "Remember the Ladies" letter to her husband John Adams.  Learn how it affected the Declaration of Independence, ponder its insightful quote, and start your day with a smile and some motivation while hearing other words of wisdom that Abigail wrote to John.

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recalling how "Seward's Folly" became a 'steal of a deal' for America.  Plus, insightful quotes and mesmerizing animated gifs that will inspire to go to "Seward's Icebox" and experience all its magnificence.  What a way to start your day!

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen - Reminders from Our Flag' (US History & Civics lesson of sorts ;) - recognizing Vietnam War Veterans Day, its significance and origin, as well as, an insightful quote about America's view of the Vietnam War and a make-fun-of-myself joke from ol' Bob Hope to start your day with a smile

Goooood Day, USA! And, welcome to today's 'Be a Stud Citizen' Message - a special weekly feature focused this week, for Women's History Month, on relaying the story of two pioneering women behind the COVID-19 vaccines.  This inspirational history-in-the-making story will make your beam with American pride and appreciation.