The Pledge of Allegiance PowerPoint USA flag template
The Pledge of Allegiance was written by socialist minister Francis Bellamy in 1892. PowerPoint chart object
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." PowerPoint picture page
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." PowerPoint picture page
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. PowerPoint picture page
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.