September 8 in American History
Written by Francis Bellamy for a children's magazine to mark the 400th anniversary of Columbus's voyage, the Pledge was first recited in classrooms that October. "Under God" wasn't added until 1954 — the version most Americans grew up with is younger than a lot of people think.
In 1892: the Pledge of Allegiance is first published. Written by Francis Bellamy for a children's magazine to mark the 400th anniversary of Columbus's voyage, the Pledge was first recited in classrooms that October.
Written by Francis Bellamy for a children's magazine to mark the 400th anniversary of Columbus's voyage, the Pledge was first recited in classrooms that October. "Under God" wasn't added until 1954 — the version most Americans grew up with is younger than a lot of people think.
September 8 is the anniversary of Pledge of Allegiance — First published — one nation, under God, indivisible. Founded 1892.
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