[Dubya]

Thanks

[Two-Bits]

If I may take this time to give you a deep heartfelt thank you for the wonderful pictures and history notes that you have been posting. I am sure I am not alone when I say I look forward to these postings. They are an excellent teaching tool to my Grandchildren. Thank you again and please continue!

[Dubya]

The 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, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Written in August 1892 by Francis Bellamy (1855-1931). It was published in The Youth's Companion, September 8, 1892. In its original form it read, "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

In 1923, the words, "the Flag of the United States of America" were added against Bellamy's wishes. Congress added "under God" in 1954, creating the 31-word pledge we say today.