The History of the Pledge of allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was written in August 1892 by the socialist minister Francis Bellamy (1855-1931). It was originally published in The Youth's Companion on September 8, 1892. Bellamy had hoped that the pledge would be used by citizens in any country.

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. At this time it read:

  

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

  

In 1954, in response to the Communist threat of the times, President Eisenhower encouraged Congress to add the words "under God," creating the 31-word pledge we say today. Bellamy's daughter objected to this alteration. Today it reads:

  

"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."

  

Section 4 of the Flag Code states:

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: "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.", should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute."

  

The original Bellamy salute, first described in 1892 by Francis Bellamy, who authored the original Pledge, began with a military salute, and after reciting the words "to the flag," the arm was extended toward the flag.

  

At a signal from the Principal the pupils, in ordered ranks, hands to the side, face the Flag. Another signal is given; every pupil gives the flag the military salute — right hand lifted, palm downward, to a line with the forehead and close to it. Standing thus, all repeat together, slowly, "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands; one Nation indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all." At the words, "to my Flag," the right hand is extended gracefully, palm upward, toward the Flag, and remains in this gesture till the end of the affirmation; whereupon all hands immediately drop to the side.

  

Shortly thereafter, the pledge was begun with the right hand over the heart, and after reciting "to the Flag," the arm was extended toward the Flag, palm-down.

  

In World War II, the salute too much resembled the Nazi salute, so it was changed to keep the right hand over the heart throughout.

I Am One Angry Person Today

Let's just say I've had an ANGRY morning. I was watching videos and reading news articles on the internet and a video of a group singing the "Star Spangled Banner". Since I've been studying the founding our our nation and writing a book which is not yet half finished, I became inflamed at things I was hearing from our liberal friends (idiots) who do not respect the Constitution nor the Pledge of Allegiance.

When Obama was elected president he didn't wear a flag emblem on his lapel He said he didn't want to show favoritism for any country in the world. Now that his polling numbers have fallen to 37% I noticed a flag on his lapel during one of his recent speeches. I don't know what motivates this man — I have my opinion — but when he ran in 2004 he said his government would be transparent, he said there would be no back room deals, he said he would save us tax payers money. It appears to me that he's done everything except keep any of his promises.

I remember someone — I can't remember if it was a news comentator or not — who said that when a politicians is running for office he can lie about anything...including his opponent. Well, it seems we've been lied to.

Our First Amendment is under attack — the liberals want freedom "from" religion. Christians are told what they can preach and if they violate that they are subject to fines or arrests for promoting hate. It seems that the only religion that has any freedom in this country now is Islam. They can practice their Shiara law without interference in France, England and now the United States. Have you heard of any one going to jail for honor killings?

And "free speech only applies to the liberal media". If our speech offends someone then we are subject to being arrested or some other punishment.

Why in the name of our Creator are our elected officials not defending our Constitution. It is the law of the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.

The Oath Taken By the President:? "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

The oath taken by Senators and Representatives: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.

This oath is also taken by the Vice President, members of the Cabinet, federal judges and all other civil and military officers and federal employees other than the President.

This is the oath I took when I entered the military: I, ''[name]'', do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.

Where in the name of our Creator are our politicians heads...do they not take oaths seriously, or do they hold one and behind their back with their fingers crossed?