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 17, 2013

DAY 23 - DAILY PRAYER (FATHERS) - JUNE 16, 2013

June 16

Blessed are You, God and Father of us all, for the gift of our father.
Today we honor and thank him for the gift he is in our lives.
His love for us is a reflection of Your divine love.
Bless him this day with Your strength and Your power that he may continue to be a sign of Your abiding love.

May we, who have the honor of bearing his family name, assist him with our obedience, respect and deep affection. Bless him on this special day
with happiness, health, peace and good fortune
so that he who shared of his very life
may live together with You, his God and heavenly Father, for ever and ever.

Amen.
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