FWIW, the original pledge was written by a Baptist minister and did not include the words “under God.” They were added – against his wishes – by Congress in the 50’s to show that God was on our side rather than those godless heathen commies. He was right – it’s an abuse of the Lord’s name since it was inserted for political gain.
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.”
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.
The Youth’s Companion, 1892
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.
Superfrog over 10 years ago
…yo ho ho and a bottle of rum."
PICTO over 10 years ago
I thought they were “sworn to fun and loyal to none”. AAARRRGGHH!
Rwill over 10 years ago
Funded
woodwork over 10 years ago
nobody had a hook!!!
katzenbooks45 over 10 years ago
Or a parrot!
cdward over 10 years ago
It’s a comic. Take it over to the editorials if you want to continue being a troll.
cdward over 10 years ago
FWIW, the original pledge was written by a Baptist minister and did not include the words “under God.” They were added – against his wishes – by Congress in the 50’s to show that God was on our side rather than those godless heathen commies. He was right – it’s an abuse of the Lord’s name since it was inserted for political gain.
Digital Frog over 10 years ago
“the code is more what you’d call “guidelines” than actual rules…"
TheAuldWan over 10 years ago
I 2nd Jeff H’s astute observational comment.
FireMedic over 10 years ago
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.”
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.
The Youth’s Companion, 1892
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.