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  2. Pledge of Allegiance - Wikipedia

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    The Pledge of Allegiance is a patriotic recited verse that promises allegiance to the flag of the United States and the republic of the United States of America. The first version was written in 1885 by Captain George Thatcher Balch, a Union Army officer in the Civil War who later authored a book on how to teach patriotism to children in public ...

  3. My Country, 'Tis of Thee - Wikipedia

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    "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", also known as simply "America", is an American patriotic song, the lyrics of which were written by Samuel Francis Smith. [2] The song served as one of the de facto national anthems of the United States (along with songs like "Hail, Columbia") before the adoption of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the official U.S. national anthem in 1931. [3]

  4. Bellamy salute - Wikipedia

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    The inventor of the Bellamy salute was James B. Upham, junior partner and editor of The Youth's Companion. [2] Bellamy recalled that Upham, upon reading the pledge, came into the posture of the salute, snapped his heels together, and said, "Now up there is the flag; I come to salute; as I say 'I pledge allegiance to my flag', I stretch out my right hand and keep it raised while I say the ...

  5. Why Do Students Pledge Allegiance to the U.S. Flag? - AOL

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    Each day across America, in classrooms big and small, at city schools and rural ones students recite the pledge of allegiance. Let's go back in time: It's 1892 and Chicago is preparing for the ...

  6. America, Why I Love Her - Wikipedia

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    America, Why I Love Her is an album of poetry recited by John Wayne. It was released on the RCA Victor label (LSP-4828) on March 1, 1973. It consists of patriotic poems written by actor John Mitchum , the brother of Robert Mitchum .

  7. List of national anthem performers at the Super Bowl - Wikipedia

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    The following Super Bowls featured other patriotic performances besides the national anthem. Since 2009, "America the Beautiful" is sung before the national anthem. [31] Pledge of Allegiance. 1969: Apollo 8 crew [32] 1970: Apollo 12 crew [33] 1973: Apollo 17 crew [34] "America the Beautiful" 1974: Charley Pride; 1977: Vikki Carr (in place of ...

  8. Remembering those who served: Veterans Day in Cape Cod ... - AOL

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    After an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, Veteran Service Officer Guy Gottschalk will read the Governor’s Veterans Day Proclamation. Guest Speaker Col. Walter Watson, United States ...

  9. Groundskeeper caught saying the Pledge of Allegiance - AOL

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    Allen told KPRC he recited the Pledge of Allegiance because he 'feels blessed every day.' 'I'm so thankful for the day and the country that I'm in.' Hartman told KPRC he hopes the photo - caught ...