Town councilman Allen calls the proposal "common sense legislation" while the township attorney has declined to comment ahead ...

Francis J. Bellamy wrote the Pledge of Allegiance in 1892 and found a powerful ally in the patriotic National Education Association, which brought it to the American schoolroom. Here's his story.

Districts must also lead students in a weekly recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, and submit a report detailing their policies on displaying the U.S. flag. Read the full guideline details below: ...

'I pledge allegiance' In 1892, less than 30 years after the Civil War, the United States was gearing up to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ voyage to the New World.

In fact, many schools and public buildings didn’t even have national flags, according to “To The Flag,” a 2005 book on the history of the Pledge, by Richard J. Ellis.

“We Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the republic for which it stands, one nation under Donald J. Trump,” the members start out saying.

Brad Keselowski, #6 RFK Racing Castrol Ford, celebrates with an American flag during the running of the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 on May 12, 2024, at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South ...