The Bakersfield Californian

Community Voices: We pledge allegiance to the republic, not a singular president

In school and school board meetings we recite the Pledge of Allegiance: “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS…” We do not say “… and ...
Texarkana GazetteOpinion

EDITORIAL | Pledge of Allegiance: Beloved oath first recited in schools 133 years ago today

Back in 1892, James B. Upham was working for a magazine called "The Youth's Companion." He was in charge of a campaign to ...
Rockford Register Star

The meaning behind the Pledge of Allegiance may surprise some people | Opinion

Being a member of two organizations, rich in military histories, I am not un-accustomed to our Pledge of Allegiance. The last time I, as a part of a group, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, my mind ...
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Alabama bill forces schools to vote on Pledge of Allegiance and prayer or face huge funding cut

A pre-filed constitutional amendment would require school boards to set time for the Pledge of Allegiance or lose school funding, and also require votes on whether they would allow employees and ...
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Alabama legislator proposes amendment on Pledge of Allegiance, school prayer

A pre-filed constitutional amendment would require school boards to set time for the Pledge of Allegiance or lose school funding, and also require votes on whether they would allow employees and ...