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In 1892, an early version of The Pledge of Allegiance, written by Francis Bellamy, appeared in The Youth’s Companion. It went: I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The Pledge of Allegiance was a sales gimmick to encourage public schools to purchase flags. #Flag Dad explained this to me while I was in grade school.
Stupid me, I tried to explain it to my teacher.
She wouldn’t have any of it.  |
