The Pledge of Allegiance
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The Pledge of Allegiance reminds us of our rights as U.S.
citizens.
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U.S. citizens face the flag and put their right hand over
their heart to say the pledge.
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It was first published on Sept. 8, 1892.
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The Pledge of Allegiance was written by Francis Bellamy.
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It was first published in The Youth's Companion
magazine in Boston.
Did you know?...
The phrase "under God" was not added
to the pledge until June 14, 1954.
Bibliography
Photo Found: http://www.theflagpole.com/image_full_size_pages/pledge_judi.htm
Information Found: Schaefer, Lola. The Pledge of Allegiance. Chicago:
Reed Educational & Professional Publishing. 2002