Pledge of Allegiance

There are a lot of responsibilities in being an American. Like taking off our hats and standing during the “Pledge of Allegiance” or the National Anthem. Being patriotic and supporting the United States. Celebrating the 4th of july and respecting all those who have lost their lives ensuring that we will be safe and not have to worry about losing our independence. Obeying laws is a good example of being a responsible American. Treat people as we would want to be treated. No one likes to be hurt…

and damage their relationship with both students and teachers. The Pledge of Allegiance was brought to court in New York by a group of parents whose children attended public school in that state. (Prayer in the Schools pg. 78). The Pledge of Allegiance is sited at the start of school, to acknowledge our soldiers and salute them, for what they have done to save our country. The parents objected to the words “under God” in the pledge and believed their addition by Congress in 1954 violated the…

my schooling up until college I blindly participated in the pledge of allegiance, national anthem and other ceremonies that connected the country to god. I never questioned where my belief came from and for that matter where all of this nation’s god association came from. Being actively interested in history I knew that the pledge wasn’t always practiced within the United States so I never knew where we came up with the pledge of allegiance came from and where the god part came from. All my…

In the beginning of the chapter, it talked about how the Pledge of Allegiance brought controversy between politics, education, and religion. Students are in a way conditioned to recite the pledge. I remember going through a phase in fifth grade, where I thought that I shouldn’t recite the Pledge of Allegiance because of the phrase “under God” due to my religion. I thought saying “under God” would affect my faith towards my God, Allah SWT, but I also felt it was my duty to recite it because I am…

Governor of the State of Texas, Rick Perry - Defendant / Appellee Facts: In 2006, David and Shannon Croft, parents and friends of three minor children, filed a suit alleging the Texas Pledge and Minute of Silence Statute was unconstitutional. Each morning, Texas public school students are mandated to pledge allegiance to the United States and Texas state flag and observe a minute of silence. The Crofts sued Governor Rick Perry on behalf of their children who attended the Carrolton-Farmers…

One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all In the prime of its existence, The Pledge of Allegiance was violated, disputed, and totally ignored. A nation exalted for joining as one to fight off the forces of the enemy, had instead divided, and turned to eradicate loyal and innocent Japanese Americans of their natural rights of life and freedom. In the midst of the chaos spawned by the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, Japanese Americans were living like…

Would you want your child to be forced to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance? In the United States, there are a wide range of religions. In the Pledge of Allegiance, the expression "under God" alludes to the Christian God. Being compelled to take part in the additionally is against fundamental human rights. Students in public schools schools taking an interest in the Pledge of Allegiance is a developing debate in the United States; be that as it may, students should have the capacity to…

Most public schools begin their day by reciting the pledge of allegiance. Saying the words you learned since 3rd grade seems easy enough, but as you progress through school you learn more of your rights you are guaranteed by the united states constitution like freedom of religion which is our great nations first amendment. All across the country students are required to recite it, and if they don’t, they will be punished for acting out in class. What they don't realize is that they are only…

A sentence known to all and more often repeated in America is our own Pledge of Allegiance. This isn’t just a couple of sentences put together so we can put our hand over our heart and simply say it every morning before school. It is a symbol of American democracy and a solemn promise of loyalty to the United States. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands... With delivering this first sentence we aren’t only guaranteeing…

“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” ("Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America | Britannica.com," n.d.) Citizens across this great land know the pledge of allegiance by heart and show their patriotism for this country in many different ways. Throughout this country many men and women choose to join the military run for political office…