The Pledge of Allegiance was written in August 1892 by Francis Bellamy. Bellamy, a Baptist minister who believed in the absolute separation of church and state, had hoped that the pledge would be used by citizens in any country.
Original version:
“I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
In 1923, the words, “the Flag of the United States of America” were added.
“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
In 1954, in response to the unwarranted fear of communism, Congress added the words “under God.”
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
Suggestion:
Change the Pledge to: “I pledge allegiance to the Constitution and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
