Pledge of Allegiance

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How many school children recited the POA the very first time?

12 million

What year was the POA written?

1892

In what year did Congress officially endorse the POA?

1942

What year were the words "under God" added to the POA?

1954

Why did he decide to leave the word "Equality" out?

Because women and Blacks were still not treated equally in the U.S

What was the first gesture of the POA called?

Bellamy salute

What is controversial about Columbus Day?

Columbus murdered,raped,and enslaved many Native Americans.

What word did Bellamy consider using to stand by "Liberty and Justice" but decided to leave out?

Equality

Who originally wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?

Francis Bellamy

What is the Lincoln salute?

Hand over heart

Why was the first gesture of the POA changed?

Hitler began to use it

What are the exact words of the POA?

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

What was one of the main differences in the very first version of the POA?

It said I pledge allegiance to my flag

Allegiance

Loyalty or commitment to a group

How are members of the military in uniform expected to salute the flag?

Remain silent and simply salute the flag

What was the original gesture that was used when reciting the POA?

Right hand

What did the US Supreme Court rule in regards to the POA?

That school children could not be forced to recite any part of it.

What was the original title of the Pledge of Allegiance?

The Youth's Companion Flag Pledge

For what occasion was it written?

To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus Day

What was the name of the case that went before the US Supreme Court involving the POA?

West Virginia v. Barnette

Republic

a country in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives.

Pledge

formally declare or promise that something will be the case

Justice

just behavior or treatment

Liberty

the state of being free from oppressive restrictions or having freedom.

Indivisible

unable to be divided or separated.


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