The pledge of allegiance was written to be a promise of loyalty to the United States. Saying the pledge of allegiance in class or anywhere is a way to honor our flag, country and united citizenship, but most importantly, it reminds us of the soldiers who have lost their lives fighting for our freedom. It is a way to show our condolences and our respect to the families who have suffered a loss and the soldiers who lost their lives. It’s a tradition that shows our unity and appreciation for the freedoms and values the American flag represents. The pledge was originally written by Francis Bellamy in 1892 to mark the 400th anniversary of the explorer, Christopher Columbus. Over the years, many more words have been added. The pledge we now recite …show more content…
Section 4 of the Flag code states: “The Pledge of Allegiance should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over their 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. People in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.” Being at attention during the Pledge of Allegiance is a way to show mass amounts of respect to those who lost their lives and to those who lost a loved one due to the military. …show more content…
“I pledge allegiance-Promise to your loyalty. To the flag-To the emblem that stands for and represents. Of the United States-All 50 states and territories, each of them individually, and individually represented on the flag. Of American yet formed into a union of one nation. And to the Republic-I also pledge my loyalty to the government that is itself, a Republic, a form of government where the people are sovereign. For which it stands-This government is also represented by the Flag, to which I promise loyalty. One nation under God-The 50 individual states are united as a single Republic under the divine providence of God. Indivisible-Can not be separated With liberty-The people of this nation being afforded the freedom to pursue “Life, Liberty and happiness.”And Justice-And each person entitled to be treated justly, fairly and according to proper law and principle. For All-These principles are afforded to every local American regardless of race, religion, creed, or any other