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Until 1954 the American Pledge of Allegiance read: "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." It now reads reads: "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." There were minor modifications to the Pledge since it was written in 1892. However in 1953, the Knights of Columbus (a Roman Catholic men's organization) campaigned to add "under God" to the Pledge. This was the era of McCarthyism and the Cold War. The country was easily persuaded that this change would differentiate it from the "godless Commies." Then, as now, many Americans consider Atheism to be unpatriotic and un-American, linking it with communism and tyranny. President Eisenhower agreed and the change was incorporated.
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In what year did the words under god add to the pledge?
1952
When were the words one nation under God added to the Pledge of Allegiance?
1954
What was the most recent change to the pledge of allegiance?
The words "under God" were added by Congress.
Did Obama omit the words under god in the pledge?
No, he never did. He says the pledge of allegiance the way it has been since 1954. However, it should be noted that when the pledge was originally written in the 1890s, it did not have the words "under God." That phrase was inserted during the McCarthy era, to show that America was different from the Soviet Union-- we believed in God, and they did not. That said, contrary to many internet myths, President Obama has never disrespected the flag, has never refused to say the pledge, and always says it correctly.
What year was the words under God added to the Pledge of Allegiance?
The words "under God" were added to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954. This change was made during the height of the Cold War to distinguish the United States from the officially atheist Soviet Union.
What 2 words were added to the Pledge of Allegiance more than 50 years after it was written?
The two words are Under God.
Why were the words under god put in the pledge?
It was the McCarthy era. Politicians wanted to eliminate Communists and thought that adding "under God" would help get rid of or expose Communists. Currently the constitutionality of the words "under God" is being contested.
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.
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.
How many words are in the there in the pledge of allegiance?
The "Pledge of Allegiance" has 31 words in it: I pledge allegiance to the flag, of the United States of America (12), and to the Republic for which it stands (8), one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all (11).
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
