The Pledge of Allegiance

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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of the Pledge of Allegiance. Specifically, it discusses whether the words "under God" should continue to be a part of the Pledge of Allegiance. It explains how the Pledge of Allegiance has become a symbol of controversy rather than freedom.

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"A Socialist Christian Baptist minister named Francis Bellamy wrote the original Pledge of Allegiance in 1892. Francis was related to Edward Bellamy, a notable Socialist author of the time, and Francis often based his sermons and writings on Edward Bellamy's works, and the Pledge is no exception. The Bellamy's believed that the country could create a socialized economy that would create equality politically, socially, and economically (Baer). This first pledge read: "'I pledge allegiance to my Flag and (to*) the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.' [* 'to' added in October, 1892] (Baer). Bellamy wanted the Pledge to underscore his Socialist beliefs, and so he created a Pledge that spoke of two of the most important foundations of the country, "liberty" and "justice." "

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