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The Pledge of
Allegiance
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The Pledge of Allegiance was
written by socialist minister
Francis Bellamy in 1892.
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Bellamy’s original pledge read….
"I pledge allegiance to my
Flag and the Republic for
which it stands, one
nation, indivisible, with
liberty and justice for all."
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In 1923, the words “of the United States
of America” were added, making the
pledge…
"I pledge allegiance to the
Flag of the United States
of America and to the
Republic for which it
stands, one nation,
indivisible, with liberty and
justice for all."
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To respond to the Communist threats of the Cold War,
President Eisenhower added the words “under God” to
the pledge
"I pledge allegiance to the
Flag of the United States
of America and to the
Republic for which it
stands, one nation, under
God, indivisible, with
liberty and justice for all."
This differentiated the largely Christian
nation from the areligious communist states.
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The Flag Code
When reciting the Pledge of
Allegiance, the Flag Code
states…
• Stand at attention
• Face the flag
• Place your right hand
over your heart
• Remove hats
The Military Salute
• Persons in military
uniform
– Remain silent
– Face the flag
– Military Salute
Did you know?
When saying the words “to
the flag”, students used to
raise and point their hand,
gesturing to the flag hung in
their classroom.
During WWII, this practice
was ended, as it too
strongly resembled the Nazi
salute.