U.S. Pledge of Allegiance

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The students above are saying the Pledge of Allegiance in front of their school in California.

• Have you ever said the Pledge of Allegiance?

The Pledge of Allegiance is a national symbol for the United States of America, which means that it represents the ideas of the people who live in the United States.

It was written in 1892 for children to recite. That means young people like you have been saying the Pledge of Allegiance for more than 120 years.

Watch the video below to see and hear the Pledge of Allegiance.

• Can you play the video again and say the Pledge along with it?

There are a lot of big words in the Pledge. Here are a few videos that will help you understand the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance and why it was created.

The Meaning of the Words in the Pledge of Allegiance

Listen carefully to the definition of the words you didn't know when you recited the Pledge.

• Can you say out loud two new words that you learned about in the video?

The Meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge is said with reverence because it is meant to be taken seriously and to serve as a remember of the privileges and freedoms that citizens of the United States of America have.

Watch the following video to learn more.

The History of the Pledge of Allegiance

Since its creation, the Pledge has changed a few times. The last change was in 1954 when the phrase "Under God" was added.

Watch the video below to learn more about its history.

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