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 India’s […]
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 popular […]
The Pledge of Allegiance is a short speech recited in the United States, often in public schools and at public events. It was written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy, but the phrase “under God” was added in 1954. Some argue that it violates the First Amendment’s separation of church and state. The Pledge of Allegiance […]
The Pledge of Allegiance was written by Francis Bellamy in 1892 for a patriotic program celebrating Columbus Day. It became popular in schools and by 1942, some public schools made it compulsory. The pledge has undergone changes over the years, but as of 2015, 46 U.S. states require public schools to make time for its […]
An oath of office is a statement made by officials when formally sworn into office, including a pledge to respect the integrity and dignity of the office. Breaking the oath can result in trial for treason or impeachment. Some individuals have objections to the language used in oaths and can choose to affirm or declare […]
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 or […]
A citizenship oath is a pledge of loyalty to a country, usually made in the presence of legal witnesses or a judge. It grants a person all the rights of a native-born citizen but also comes with responsibilities. The oath is legally binding and may include a disclaimer clause to ensure loyalty to the adopted […]
