July 4th

Did you know?

You might be a little surprised by what you didn't know about our Pledge of Allegiance!

The History of The Pledge of Allegiance

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The Man Who Wrote The Pledge of Allegiance

Smithsonian.com

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Francis Bellamy was a Christian Socialist Minister and Author.

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The Flag Code

Displaying the Flag outdoors

Displaying the Flag indoors

Parading and Saluting the Flag

Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem

The Flag in mourning

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The United States Flag Code states:

• The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: "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.", 

Should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart.  

When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart.

Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.

Members of the Armed Forces not in uniform and veterans may render the military salute in the manner provided for persons in uniform.  

Happy Independence Day to all!

Enjoy family, friends, food, fireworks and Freedom!

I'm off to enjoy mine!

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