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The official name of The Pledge of Allegiance was adopted in 1945. The most recent alteration of its wording came on Flag Day (June 14) in 1954, when the words "under God" were added. [11] Recital.
Nov 15, 2016 · The times encouraged talk of inserting the language of faith into the Pledge of Allegiance. In April 1951, members of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic men’s organization, began to include “under God” after “one nation” when reciting the pledge. The Knights urged Congress to institute that change nationally.
In 1954, at President Dwight D. Eisenhower ’s urging, the Congress legislated that “under God” be added, making the pledge read: 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.
Oct 30, 2008 · When the words “under God” were added to the pledge in 1954, the whole issue suddenly became much more complex.
Jun 14, 2014 · In 1953, Louis Rabaut, a democrat from Michigan sponsored a resolution to add the words "under God" to the Pledge. It failed. But by then, the decision was up to President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The case follows a U.S. appeals court ruling in June 2002 that "under God" turns the pledge into an unconstitutional government endorsement of religion when recited in public schools....
Jul 13, 2022 · June 14, 1954: At the request of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Congress adds “under God” to the pledge. 1998: Atheist Michael Newdow files suit against the school board of Broward County, Florida to get the phrase "under God" removed from the pledge.
