Francis Bellamy

THE HISTORY OF THE PLEDGE

                In 1887, Capt. George Balch wanted to encourage immigrants to be loyal to their new country.  He came up with a pledge:  “We give our heads and hearts to God and our country:  one country, one language, one flag!”  Balch, a Civil War veteran, pushed schools to display flags. Read more

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THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

                In 1892, a Baptist minister named Francis Bellamy composed a pledge of allegiance to the flag.  He was unhappy with the current pledge devised by George Balch.  Balch had been a general in the Civil War.  His pledge read:  “We give our heads and hearts to God and our Read more

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