Recite the pledge properly
Monday will be Flag Day, a time to fly Old Glory and renew your pledge. When you do so, fly the flag properly (remember it should read "stars and stripes"). The pledge is more meaningful when recited properly.
"One nation under God" has no pause nor comma. Say it without interruption. It's much more meaningful in that manner.
The history of the Pledge of Allegiance is interesting:
In 1892 it originated as: "I pledge allegiance to my flag, and to the republic for which it stands; one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Those reciting the pledge were asked to extend the right arm, palm upward, toward the flag while saying the words "my flag."
In 1923 it was changed from "my flag" to "the flag of the United States."
In 1924, the words "of America" were quickly added following "United States."
Shortly after World War II the arm gesture was replaced (it looked too much like a Nazi salute). People were asked to place their hand over their heart, or if in uniform to render the hand salute throughout the recitation.
In 1954 the words "under God" were inserted between "nation" and "indivisible."
There has been controversy over those two words, but loyal Americans will fly Old Glory and recite the pledge properly.
