0
In the US, one stands, faces the flag, (if male) removes one's hat, places one's right hand over one's heart and repeats the pledge in unison with others. In other countries, the gestures are different. In Mexico, for example, one places one's hand palm down with the thumb against one's chest.
What else can I help you with?
What are the release dates for Pledging Allegiance - 2011?
Pledging Allegiance - 2011 was released on: USA: 1 March 2011 (internet)
What does 'to the falg' mean in the pledge of allegiance?
It means that you are pledging allegiance to the USA . . . the flag in this context stands for the USA.
What is a sentence using allegiance?
I'm pledging my allegiance to my collage alma mater.
What religious faiths forbid pledging allegiance to the flag?
I think it's Jehovah's witnesses.
Do Mormons pledge allegiance to the church before the US?
Most members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) live outside the United States. They do not pledge allegiance to the US because they are not US citizens. Mormons believe in honoring their country, wherever they live. Within Mormonism, honoring or 'pledging allegiance' to your country is a part of pledging allegiance to your religion, since Mormons are expected to "be subject to kings, presidents, rulers and magistrates in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law."
Who killed Macdonald in battle?
Macdonald and his family were killed in the battle by guests who had accepted their hospitality, for not pledging allegiance to William and Mary, the new monarchs.
How is the US different from the republic for which it stands?
Your question is obviously inspired by the famous Pledge of Allegiance:I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,And to the republic for which it stands...To understand these lines you should realize that you are not pledging allegiance both to the US and to the republic for which it stands; you are pledging allegiance to the FLAG of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it (the flag) stands. The United States of America is the republic for which the flag stands. They are the same. So you are asked to be loyal to a flag and to the nation that the flag represents.
What problem helped weaken the Roman empire?
Rome's military problems weakened the empire because the soldiers started pledging their allegiance not to Rome, but to individual leaders.
What does you plege allegiance to the flag mean?
Pledging allegiance to the flag is a symbolic expression of loyalty and devotion to one's country. It signifies a commitment to uphold the values and principles that the flag represents, such as unity, liberty, and justice for all.
Is a US citizen allowed to pledge allegiance to a country they are applying for dual citizenship?
Yes, a US citizen can pledge allegiance to another country when applying for dual citizenship, but this may have implications for their US citizenship status. The United States generally allows dual citizenship, but individuals must be aware that pledging allegiance to another country might be viewed as an act of renunciation of US citizenship. It's important to consult the laws of both countries involved to understand the potential consequences.
Why is it called 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."In the United States, when one says the Pledge of Allegiance, a person is literally "pledging" or promising their loyalty or "allegiance", thus it is where the names comes from. An American not only pledges loyalty to his/her state but to the entire United States. Americans say it in front of the US flag, because the flag is the American symbol of the allegiance of each state to the nation as a whole. To say the "Pledge" is also promising your loyalty to your government, recognizing that the United States are one, single undivided nation and pledging to honor and value the liberties given to you by the Constitution.
Why does one pledge allegiance to a flag?
The Pledge of Allegiance is mainly an US tradition, not found in the majority of other countries, at least not to the extent it exists in other countries. It was originally written by Francis Bellamy, and has been modified four times since then. The latest modification was in 1954. The Pledge of Allegiance is for the purpose of expressing your loyalty to the federal flag. By extension this means you are pledging allegiance to your country. Some people choose not to Pledge Allegiance for various personal reasons.
