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11 unusual facts about pledge of allegiance


...And Justice for All

The last four words of the Pledge of Allegiance, an expression of loyalty to the country and flag of the United States of America

Charles G. Oakman

On February 8, 1954, Oakman introduced a bill to the U.S. House that would add the words "under God" to the Pledge of Allegiance.

Drew Edmondson

Following the 2002 federal appeals court decision declaring the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional, he joined several other state attorneys general in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review the decision.

Francis E. Dorn

Dorn advocated adding the phrase "under God" into the formerly nonsectarian Pledge of Allegiance in 1954.

Herman P. Eberharter

In 1945, Ebeharter introduced the legislation that gave official Congressional approval of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Homeroom

Announcements may be made, correspondence distributed, and the Pledge of Allegiance said.

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

At the start of a meeting, after an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, all items that do not have "holds" placed on them by a Supervisor or a member of the public, or are mandatory public hearings, are approved on a consent calendar.

One Nation Under a Groove

The song's title most likely refers to the line in the Pledge of Allegiance "One nation under God".

Religious Heritage of America

It was instrumental in getting the phrase, "one nation, under God", added to the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance.

The Cat Ate My Gymsuit

She also brings up the legal case for refusing to say the school Pledge of Allegiance.

Marcy and her friends suddenly find themselves coming to Ms. Finney’s defense when she is threatened with the loss of her job, mainly because she refuses to say the Pledge of Allegiance.


Lewis T. Babcock

Among the notable cases he has handled are:Lane v. Owens, in which he ruled that the State of Colorado could not permissibly compel recitation of the pledge of allegiance; Golan v. Gonzales, in which he held that the copyright provisions of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act did not violate the United States Constitution; and the litigation arising out of the Columbine High School massacre.