The Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag of the United States of America
The Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag of the United States of America
Time-line
"I pledge allegiance
to the Flag of the
United States of America
1892 - published in the Youth's Companion
magazine in Boston, Massachusetts to
celebrate the 400th anniversary of the
discovery of America.
and to the Republic
for which it stands,
October 12, 1892 - first used in public schools
to celebrate Columbus Day.
one nation,
under God,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all."
1923 - the words "my flag" were changed to
"the flag of the United States" by the National
Flag Conference.
- Francis M. Bellamy
June 22, 1942 - received official recognition
by a Congressional act.
June 14, 1954 - the phrase "under God" was
approved by a Congressional act during
President Eisenhower's administration.
The Pledge of Allegiance, distributed by River City Chapter,Chickasaw District, Tennessee Society of the
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Source information found on 10-11-2011 from:
Page URL: http://publications.usa.gov/epublications/ourflag/pledge.htm
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