AlterNet has published a brief history of the U.S. pledge of allegiance by David Morris that accurately reflects this country’s fears and political evolution.
I remember being required to recite the pledge at the start of every schoolday until eighth grade, when my family moved to Texas. I don’t know if it was the changing political climate or some bizarre states’ rights thing.
Anyone else remember the “anguish language” version of the pledge: Hype ledger regents toothy flog….
Anyway, the original pledge, including the best part—“liberty and justice for all”—was written by a socialist Baptist minister.
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