'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 ...

A 14-year-old American citizen of Palestinian descent has alleged a teacher at her Michigan school told her she should “go ...

Community members gathered to celebrate America’s birthday at the Olivenhain Town Council’s annual 4th of July Parade which ...

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.

(The Conversation) — On Flag Day, a historian of religions in America explains how the Pledge of Allegiance, which honors the American flag, is part of American civil religion.

The Fourth of July always brings back a particular memory of the Pledge of Allegiance to me. Some readers will remember when ...

On July 4th, remember that America is greater than any personal or political divisions The American flag and Pledge of Allegiance should remind us of what makes our nation exemplary.