Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all.Pledge Etiquette
The pledge is often recited at schools in the morning. While
reciting the pledge, it is customary for everyone to place
their right hand over their heart. People in uniform should
salute the flag.
History of the pledge
September 7, 1892:
Edward Bellamy writes the Pledge for the children's magazine
Youth's Companion. It goes like this:
I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands,
one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
October 12, 1892: The Pledge is first used in schools after a proclamation by President Benjamin Harrison to celebrate Columbus Day. The word "to" is added before "the Republic."
1923-1924: The National Flag Conference recommends that "my Flag" be replaced by "the Flag of the United States of America" so that immigrants know which flag the Pledge refers to.
December 28, 1945: Congress recognizes the Pledge as the official pledge of the United States.
June 14, 1954: Congress adds the words "under God" to the Pledge.
A class reciting the pledge in 1899
