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History of allegiance oath?

[ad_1] The United States Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy to commemorate Columbus Day. The original pledge was simpler and did not include the phrase “under God.” The addition of these words has been controversial, and some Americans choose not to recite the pledge. Other countries have similar pledges, such as […]

Do all US presidents use a Bible for their oath?

[ad_1] John Quincy Adams chose to place his hand on a law book instead of a Bible during his inauguration as the sixth US president in 1825. He was known for being an unusual leader and later presidents, such as Franklin Pierce and Theodore Roosevelt, also skipped the Bible during their inaugurations. Adams lost the […]

What’s an allegiance oath?

[ad_1] An oath of allegiance is a promise of loyalty to a country, monarch, or religious order. It may contain promises to uphold laws and renounce previous allegiances. Officials and naturalized citizens can take this oath. Breaking it may be considered treason. An oath of allegiance is given by an individual to a country, monarch […]