THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IN SCHOOLS

In December 28, 1945, most likely inspired by the recent end of World War II, the United States Congress officially recognized the Pledge of Allegiance and urged its frequent recitation in America’s schools.  The pledge was composed in 1892 by Francis Bellamy, a Baptist minister.  Bellamy was chairman of a committee of state school superintendents [...]

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