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."

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

DAY 1 - DAILY BIBLE VERSE (PRAISE) - May 25, 2011


Psalm 145 (New International Version)

A psalm of praise. Of David.

 1 I will exalt you, my God the King; 

   I will praise your name for ever and ever. 

2 Every day I will praise you 

and extol your 

name for ever and ever.

 3 Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; 

   his greatness no one can fathom. 

4 One generation commends your works to another; 

   they tell of your mighty acts. 

5 They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— 

   and I will meditate on your wonderful works.[b] 

6 They tell of the power of your awesome works— 

   and I will proclaim your great deeds. 

7 They celebrate your abundant goodness 

   and joyfully sing of your righteousness.

 8 The LORD is gracious and compassionate, 

   slow to anger and rich in love.

 9 The LORD is good to all; 

   he has compassion on all he has made. 

10 All your works praise you, LORD; 

   your faithful people extol you. 

11 They tell of the glory of your kingdom 

   and speak of your might, 

12 so that all people may know of your mighty acts 

   and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. 

13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, 

   and your dominion endures through all generations.

   The LORD is trustworthy in all he promises 

   and faithful in all he does.[c] 

14 The LORD upholds all who fall 

   and lifts up all who are bowed down. 

15 The eyes of all look to you, 

   and you give them their food at the proper time. 

16 You open your hand 

   and satisfy the desires of every living thing.

 17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways 

   and faithful in all he does. 

18 The LORD is near to all who call on him, 

   to all who call on him in truth. 

19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; 

   he hears their cry and saves them. 

20 The LORD watches over all who love him, 

   but all the wicked he will destroy.

21 My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD. 

   Let every creature praise his holy name 

   for ever and ever.

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