Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Random American Historical Fact

Did you know that the "Pledge of Allegiance" was written by a "socialist"?

The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy (1855-1931), a Baptist minister, a Christian socialist, and the cousin of socialist utopian novelist Edward Bellamy (1850-1898). Bellamy's original "Pledge of Allegiance" was published in the September 8th issue of the popular children's magazine The Youth's Companion as part of the National Public-School Celebration of Columbus Day, a celebration of the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's discovery of America, conceived by James B. Upham.

Bellamy's original Pledge read, "I Pledge Allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all."


Here's the "Bellamy Salute" that was intended to be used when reciting the pledge.



Isn't it interesting what happens when you know the history behind many of the things in America.
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