The Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag of the
United States of America
"I pledge allegiance
to the Flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic
for which it stands,
one nation,
under God,
Indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all."
- Francis M. Bellamy
The Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag of the United States of America
Time-line
1892 - published in the Youth's Companion magazine in Boston, Massachusetts to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America.
October 12, 1892 - first used in public schools to celebrate Columbus Day.
1923 - the words "my flag" were changed to "the flag of the United States" by the National Flag Conference.
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.