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Why was the pledge created?
The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise of loyalty to the United States. The first version of the Pledge of Allegiance was written by Francis Bellamy in 1892 to mark the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the explorer, Christopher Columbus, in the Americas.
Where did the pledge come from?
It was originally published in The Youth’s Companion on September 8, 1892. Bellamy had hoped that the pledge would be used by citizens in any country. In its original form it read: “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
When did we start saying the pledge?
October 12, 1892
Pledge of Allegiance Timeline October 12, 1892: The pledge is first recited in American schools. 1923: The original wording “my Flag” is replaced by “the flag of the United States of America.”
Why did Francis Bellamy write the pledge?
Bellamy later admitted writing the pledge with an eye toward the ritual entailed in reciting it rather than an understanding of its meaning. “When you analyze it,” he claimed, “you find a mouthful of orotund words, most of them abstract terms—a bunch of ideas rather than concrete names . . .
Why is the pledge so important?
Reciting the Pledge is a mark of patriotism to the country. It is an action that symbolizes your loyalty to the United States of America and the feeling that as an American, you are proud to be part of this country.
What is the Bible pledge?
Pledge to the Bible I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God’s holy Word. I will make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. I will hide its words in my heart that I might not sin against God.
Is it illegal to not stand up during the pledge?
No, you do not have to stand up and take off your hat during the Pledge of Allegiance. In the 1943 case West Virginia Board of Education v. Barnette, the Supreme Court said students who objected to the flag salute and mandatory Pledge recitation for religious reasons could not be forced to participate.
Why do we place our hands over our hearts?
In the U.S., people are asked to put their right hand over their heart during the Pledge of Allegiance as a sign of respect. That gesture, it turns out, can do more than just symbolize dignity and honor. According to new research, when we place our hands over our hearts we tend to be more honest with others.