'I pledge allegiance' In 1892, less than 30 years after the Civil War , the United States was gearing up to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ voyage to the New World.

Half a century ago, when I possessed the charming innocence of a 12-year-old, I took offense at the wording of the Pledge of ...

Until America does better, I will not pledge allegiance to a country that is complicit with racism and police brutality. Support PBS News Hour Your donation makes a difference in these uncertain ...

Francis J. Bellamy wrote the Pledge of Allegiance in 1892 and found a powerful ally in the patriotic National Education Association, which brought it to the American schoolroom. Here's his story.

Shouldn't the government pledge allegiance to the people rather than the other way ... 2007-1887,” which described a collectivist America in 2007 in which everyone is drafted in an ...

The Pledge of Allegiance is for children, and Washington, D.C., embodies the worst America has to offer, while missing its best. Michael Warren Davis Jul 16, 2021 12:01 AM ...

“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.” Pledge of ...

Smith: The Pledge of Allegiance holds special meaning in today's America By Mark Smith Dec 24, 2015 Petitioners take the oath of citizenship at the M.O. Campbell Center in Houston on June 24.

Students say the Pledge of Allegiance at the Young Men’s Leadership Academy in Fort Worth. Ron Jenkins Star-Telegram The Pledge of Allegiance has become one of our institutions that have touched ...