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 11, 2012

DAY 19 - DAILY PRAYER (AMERICA) - JUNE 12, 2012

June 12


This is a very special prayer, written for America by my son Akram.  The Lord allowed us to meet while in Uganda, and we are in the process of adopting him.  Please pray for this process, as we are excited to bring him home.



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DAY 19 - DAILY HISTORY - AMERICAN MINUTE FOR JUNE 12, 2012

June 12



He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his WWII service in the Pacific. 


He studied at Yale, was a Congressman, Ambassador to the U.N., CIA director and Vice-President under Ronald Reagan before becoming the 41st U.S. President. 


His name was George H.W. Bush, born JUNE 12, 1924. 


In his Inaugural Address, January 20, 1989, President Bush said: 


"I have just repeated word for word the oath taken by George Washington 200 years ago, and the Bible on which I place my hand is the Bible on which he placed his...


And my first act as President is a prayer. I ask you to bow your heads." 


In his Christmas Message, December 8, 1992, President George H.W. Bush stated: 


"As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, whose life offers us a model of dignity, compassion, and justice, we renew our commitment to peace...


Christ made clear the redemptive value of giving of oneself for others." 


President Bush continued: 


"The heroic actions of our veterans, the lifesaving work of our scientists and physicians, and generosity of countless individuals who voluntarily give of their time, talents, and energy to help others-all have enriched humankind and affirmed the importance of our Judeo-Christian heritage in shaping our government and values."


Bush, George Herbert Walker. Jan. 20, 1989, Inaugural Address. J. Michael Sharman, J.D., Faith of the Fathers (Culpepper, Virginia: Victory Publishing, 1995), p. 127. Christmas Message, December 8, 1992.


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