Here is an
analysis of the words and phrases in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Iit is a
personal pledge, taken by one's own free will.
pledgethis means to make a
promise or vow.
allegianceAllegiance means faithfulness and loyalty; that is,
I make a promise to not betray but to be faithful to.
to the flagThis means
the Stars and Stripes, the official flag of our country, which stands symbolically for
everything the country is in its design and principles.
of the United States
of AmericaThis is the country founded in 1776 when the thirteen colonies declared their
independence from Britain.
and to the Republicthe Republic is the form of
government specified in the Constitution of the United States, the founding and governing
document of our nation.
for which it standsthis clarifies that the flag is a
symbol of the Republic.
one nationthis represents the several states that are
joined together in one federal body governed by the President, Congress, and Supreme
Court.
under...
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