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Short answer: Christians.
Louis A. Bowman, an attorney from Illinois, was the first to initiate the addition of "under God" to the Pledge.
In 1951, the Knights of Columbus, the world's largest Catholic fraternal organization, began including the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance. Over the next two years, the idea spread throughout Knights of Columbus organizations.This campaign led to several official attempts to prompt Congress to adopt the Knights of Columbus' policy for the entire nation.
Prior to February 1954, no endeavor to get the Pledge officially amended succeeded. The final successful push came from pastor, George MacPherson Docherty. On February 7, 1954, with President Eisenhower attending, he delivered a sermon based about what he felt was missing from the Pledge. He cited Lincoln's words "under God" as defining words that set the United States apart from other nations.
President Eisenhower had been baptized a Presbyterian, just a year before. He responded enthusiastically to Docherty in a conversation following the service. Eisenhower acted on his suggestion the next day and on February 8, 1954, Rep. Charles Oakman (R-Mich.), introduced a bill to that effect. Congress passed the necessary legislation and Eisenhower signed the bill into law on Flag Day, June 14, 1954.
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∙ 15y agoThe idea came from the Knights of Columbus, was introduced into Congress by Rep. Charles Oakman and Senator Homer Ferguson.
Rev. George MacPherson Docherty lobbied and inspired President Dwight D. Eisenhower to sign the bill into law.
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Is the pledge of allegiance considered prayer?
Not exactly the pledge of allegiance is a symbol of freedom and when it says under God it means we have the freedom of religion it should say under god/gods
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."
What is the most important word in the pledge of allegiance?
God It is pledge,not GOD.(though GOD is good)
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.
What 2 words were added to the Pledge of Allegiance more than 50 years after it was written?
The two words are Under God.
What was added to the pledge of allegiance in 1954?
"Under God..."
Is the pledge of allegiance considered prayer?
Not exactly the pledge of allegiance is a symbol of freedom and when it says under God it means we have the freedom of religion it should say under god/gods
What phrase was declared constitutional in the pledge of allegiance?
under God.
What is the difference between the pledge of allegiance and the Texas pledge?
The United States pledge Is: 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. The Texas pledge is I pledge of allegiance to Thee, Texas one state under God one and indivisible
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.
Is Pledge of allegiance back in school?
Yes, the pledge of allegiance is still in schools. In a lot of schools across America, children and young adults are saying the pledge of allegiance. Some are not allowing the phrase "under God" in the pledge, for not everyone believes in God, and it is only respectful.
What are the words to the pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag?
Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to thee Texas. One state, under God, one and indivisible.
What is the Texas flag pledge?
The pledge is:I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas one state under God, one and indivisible.
When were the words one nation under God added to the Pledge of Allegiance?
1954
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.
How do you say Pledge of Allegiance?
I pledge Allegiance To the flag Of United States of America And to the republic For which it stands One nation Under God Indivisible With liberty and justice for all
What does The Pledge of Allegiance now read?
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
