The Pledge of Allegiance
Francis Bellamy
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The Pledge of Allegiance by Francis Bellamy
Release Date
Thu Sep 08 1892
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Francis BellamyAbout
An expression of loyalty to the US, the pledge is a result of a late 19th century push by Bellamy to inspire nationalism in the nation’s schools. It’s commonly recited at the beginning of the school day, with 45 out of 50 states explicitly giving extra time for it (although the decision of whether t...
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The Pledge of Allegiance Annotated
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.
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Who wrote The Pledge of Allegiance's ?
The Pledge of Allegiance was written by Francis Bellamy.
When did Francis Bellamy release The Pledge of Allegiance?
Francis Bellamy released The Pledge of Allegiance on Thu Sep 08 1892.