You stand up straight with your right hand over your heart. When you come to the "we will " part you you take your right hand make it into a fist and act as if you are baming on a door. When you say "win" extand your hand straight out and up about 45 degrees, punching the air.
There is no law requiring you to do so. If you feel patriotic and wish to participate in the pledge, then stand, put your hand over your heart, and recite it. You can also stand respectfully and remain silent if you have any objection to the pledge (e.g. some people do for religious reasons, or for political reasons). Sitting while others stand and recite the pledge is your right, but people will undoubted be offended by this so be prepared to engage in a conversation with people about your decision.
There is no Australian pledge of Allegiance. Children do not recite any such pledge in school.
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Not in the public schools of Oakland, CA!
They do not have to, but it shows your respect for those who fought for this nation
It is a sign of respect for the pledge itself and for the item you are pledging to.
I assume you are referring to the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools. The answer is no. It is federal law, under the First Amendment's free speech clause, that children may not be required to recite the Pledge. Children who don't want to do it, for whatever reason, can stand or sit respectfully while the others recite the Pledge. Schools are prohibited from forcing children to recite the pledge, and schools are prohibited from punishing those students for refusing to recite the pledge. However, any students who harass those who don't say the Pledge are subject to discipline or even expulsion.
There is no law requiring you to do so. If you feel patriotic and wish to participate in the pledge, then stand, put your hand over your heart, and recite it. You can also stand respectfully and remain silent if you have any objection to the pledge (e.g. some people do for religious reasons, or for political reasons). Sitting while others stand and recite the pledge is your right, but people will undoubted be offended by this so be prepared to engage in a conversation with people about your decision.
To properly say the Pledge of Allegiance, stand facing the flag with your right hand over your heart. Recite the pledge slowly and clearly, emphasizing each word. It is important to show respect and honor while saying the pledge.
There is no Australian pledge of Allegiance. Children do not recite any such pledge in school.
To properly perform the Pledge of Allegiance, stand facing the flag with your right hand over your heart. Recite the pledge, which begins with "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America," and ends with "with liberty and justice for all." Maintain a respectful and solemn demeanor while reciting the pledge.
To say the Pledge of Allegiance, stand up straight with your right hand over your heart. Recite the pledge by saying: "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."
Recite the Pledge of Allegience.
1955
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October 1892
School children first recited the pledge of allegiance in 1892.