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We say,

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,

and to the republic for which it stands,

one nation..."

The republic "for which it stands" is the United States. Make sense now?

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Where can you see the text of the American 'Pledge of Allegiance'?

"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, and with liberty and justice for all."


When was Pledge of Allegiance created?

Pledge of Allegiance was created in 1892.


What does and to the republic for which it stands mean?

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. This is a line from the Pledge of Allegiance. The "Republic for which it stands" is referring to the government which stands behind the Flag of the United States of America.


What were the original words to the pledge of allegiance?

"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 Communist threat of the times, President Eisenhower encouraged Congress to add the words "under God," creating the 31-word pledge we say today.


What are the word to the pledge of alligence?

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.

Related Questions

What is the book you Pledge Allegiance about?

In the Pledge of Allegiance, you pledge your allegiance to two things: the U.S. flag and the United States (the republic for which the flag stands).


Do you have to stand for the pledge of allegiance?

no you do not


How do you say the Pledge of Allegiance?

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."


What is the national pledge of the United States?

The Pledge of Allegiance is the national pledge of the United States. It is an expression of allegiance to the Flag of the United States and the republic of the United States of America.


What word in the Pledge of Allegiance means representative democracy?

word in the pledge of allegiance means representive


What does and to the republic for which it stand?

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. This is a line from the Pledge of Allegiance. The "Republic for which it stands" is referring to the government which stands behind the Flag of the United States of America.


What do we show loyalty to when we say pledge of allegiance?

The US Pledge of Allegiance is meant to show loyalty to the flag and "to the Republic for which it stands" which is the United States of America.


What is the national pledge of the US?

The Pledge of Allegiance is the national pledge of the United States. It is an expression of allegiance to the Flag of the United States and the republic of the United States of America.


Pledge of Allegiance words?

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. I pledge of 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. It's not "I pledge of allegiance" but "I pledge allegiance." Also, there are only four words that are proper nouns. A better rendering: 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.


What are the real words for The Pledge of Allegiance of The United States?

The US Pledge of Allegiance has changed several times since it was first composed.Original version, from 1892 -I pledge allegiance to my flag and the republic for which it stands: one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.1892 to 1923 - changes in boldI pledge allegiance to my flag and to the republic for which it stands: one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.1923 to 1924 -I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States and to the republic for which it stands: one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.1924 to 1954 -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.1954 to present -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.


What are the words Flag republic indivisible liberty and justice in?

The Pledge of Allegiance "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."


What is is Utah pledge of allegiance?

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.