iPaws 6 : The Pledge

1. During the 400 year anniversary of the discovery of America, Francis Bellamy and James Uphan created "The Pledge to the Flag". It was made for the students across the nation to recite for planned activities. For the first 25 years, it gained little attention. But it gained major attention from adults at the National Flag Conference and during the Patriotic fever of World War II. Overtime, the place changed in wording in replace with words that fit the meaning better. Through the pledge, it shows our loyalty to America.

2. This article connects to what we are learning in class, because the pledge connects to our government and constitutional freedoms. The pledge shows your loyalty to government and democracy. You promise loyalty to your nation's government through the flag. The pledge states the freedoms of every American, no matter what race, gender, religion, etc. The pledge shows our country is a Union of one nation.

3.The pledge connects to my life as a citizen, since the pledge states my freedom and the government I rely on. I say the pledge 2 times a day. The meaning behind it states how we pledge our loyalty to government as a democracy. I live under a Union of one nation. It states my freedom to pursue life, liberty, and happiness.

4. The article was very helpful in helping me understand the true meaning of the pledge. I now know the meaning behind all the parts of the pledge. For example, "and to the republic" means pledging loyalty to government that is rebublic. I also learned the history behind the pledge. I never knew the pledge was made in 1892. I also never knew there were so many revisions to the pledge to make it the way it is today.