Pledge of Allegiance of the United States

"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."


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. 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."

Monday, June 21, 2010

DAY 29 - DAILY HISTORY (TURN AWAY) - JUNE 22, 2010






GROVER CLEVELAND, NOV. 4, 1896, NATIONAL DAY OF
THANKSGIVING & PRAYER PROCLAMATION:


The United States should never be unmindful of the gratitude
they owe the God of Nations for His watchful care, which has shielded
them from dire disaster and pointed out to them the way of peace and
happiness.

Nor should they ever refuse to acknowledge with contrite
hearts their proneness to turn away from God’s teaching and to follow
with sinful pride after their own devices. To the end that these thoughts
may be quickened it is fitting that on a day especially appointed we
should join together in approaching the Throne of Grace with praise
and supplication.


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