National Pledge Of Allegiance Day

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Salute at the ready folks, for it's National Pledge of Allegiance Day! On this day, we celebrate not just our breathtaking freestyles and magic tricks involving our flags, but also the heartfelt commitment to our country and all that it embodies - liberty, justice and that age-old tradition of a hearty apple pie. Yes folks, it's an occasion to don your stars and stripes socks and chant away like you're at your favorite band’s concert. Only this time, your band's name is 'Freedom'!

When is Pledge Of Allegiance Day?

It's national pledge of allegiance day on the 8th September.

What is The National Pledge of Allegiance Day?

National Pledge of Allegiance Day is a day like no other. It's a day when the usual jumble of cat memes and pictures of avocado toasts on your feeds take a back seat, to give way to a frenzy of 4064 mentions of the national promise! It saw its most mentions on September 8th, 2017, gaining a popularity faster than a viral dance challenge.

The Internet History of the National Pledge of Allegiance Day

The National Pledge of Allegiance Day rose from the archives of the web and charged into the limelight with all the gusto of a presidential parade. It quickly moved from a small community celebrating their patriotism to a wide-spread phenomenon. It's not just a trend folks, it’s a digital revolution, an e-July Fourth if you will.

How To Celebrate This Day?

How does one celebrate this historic day? Well, it's as varied as the internet threads dedicated to it. Some choose a quiet moment to recite it at home, others challenge their friends to a Pledge-off on Twitter. In schools, the anthem might be the hymn of the day and you might just hear it echo in the corridors. Take it from your friendly internet guide here - there's no wrong way to celebrate!

History behind the term 'Pledge Of Allegiance'

1892

Origins in patriotism

The term 'pledge of allegiance' originated in 1892 when Francis Bellamy, an American author and Baptist minister, wrote the original version for a magazine called 'The Youth's Companion'. It was initially published to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas and was aimed at fostering patriotism and national unity among school children.

1923

Introduction of 'my flag'

In 1923, the National Flag Conference introduced the phrase 'my flag' to the pledge. This change aimed to emphasize individual ownership and personal connection to the flag, further strengthening the sense of loyalty and pride towards the United States of America.

1954

Addition of 'under God'

The phrase 'under God' was added to the pledge on June 14, 1954. This modification was made during the height of the Cold War as a strategy to differentiate the United States from the Soviet Union, which promoted atheism. The inclusion of 'under God' further solidified the pledge as a symbol of religious and patriotic fervor.

2002

Legal challenges

In 2002, the phrase 'under God' faced legal challenges. The United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals declared the inclusion of that phrase as unconstitutional, citing a violation of the Establishment Clause. However, the Supreme Court overturned this decision in 2004, stating that the inclusion of 'under God' in the pledge represented a patriotic and ceremonial acknowledgment of the nation's religious heritage rather than an endorsement of a specific religion.

Did you know?

On the most popular Pledge of Allegiance Day so far in 2017, there was a spike in online sales of flags. Guess everyone wanted a prop for their pledge-selfie!