1. Pledge of Allegiance by Don Fisher

2. In 1892 Francis Bellamy wrote the Pledge of Allegiance to be recited on the 400 th anniversary of Columbus landing in America. 12 million school children did that on Oct. 12, 1892

3. 1942 Adopted by Congress

4. Lawsuit in 1943 Supreme Court said no one can be forced to say the Pledge of Allegiance

5. 1954 “under God” was added President Eisenhower said belief in God is important.

6. Stand for the pledge. Hand over heart

7. Men Take Off Hats

8. Military People Salute

9. 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.