Making the Pledge of Allegiance

Update: 2016-12-16

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The Pledge of Allegiance feels like an American tradition that traces itself back to the Founding Fathers, but, in fact, it's turning 125 years old in 2017. This is the story of the invention of the Pledge, a set of words that have come to embody the core values of American citizenship. And yet it began as part of a for-profit magazine promotion, written by a Christian socialist minister!

In this podcast listen to the Pledge wording evolve throughout the years and discover the curious salute that once accompanied it.

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Making the Pledge of Allegiance

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Making the Pledge of Allegiance

Making the Pledge of Allegiance