the Pledge of Allegiance

the Pledge of Allegiance
the Pledge of Allegiance — see pledge, 1
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Main Entry:allegiance
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US : a formal promise of loyalty to the United States that groups of people say together

The children recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Main Entry:pledge

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  • (the) Pledge of Allegiance — the Pledge of Allegiance UK US a short speech that US citizens recite (=learn and say) , in which they formally promise to be loyal to their country. Children say this every morning in most US schools. Cultural note As soon as someone becomes a… …   Useful english dictionary

  • the Pledge of Allegiance — UK / US a short speech that US citizens recite (= learn and say), in which they formally promise to be loyal to their country. Children say this every morning in most US schools. • Cultural note: As soon as someone becomes a new US citizen, they… …   English dictionary

  • Criticism of the Pledge of Allegiance — The criticism of the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States exists on several grounds. Its use in public schools has been the most controversial, as critics contend that a government sanctioned endorsement of religion violates the… …   Wikipedia

  • Pledge of Allegiance — Pledge of Al|le|giance, the a speech that US citizens learn, which is a promise to respect the US and be loyal to it. In schools children usually say the Pledge of Allegiance every morning, while looking at the national flag and putting their… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • Pledge of Allegiance — For other uses, see Pledge of Allegiance (disambiguation). One Nation Under God redirects here. For the album, see One Nation Under God (album). Official versions (changes in bold italics) 1892 I pledge allegiance to my flag and the republic for… …   Wikipedia

  • Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America —       pledge to the flag of the United States. It was first published in the juvenile periodical The Youth s Companion on September 8, 1892, in the following form: “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands; one nation… …   Universalium

  • Pledge of Allegiance — Wortlaut des Pledge of Allegiance (Änderungen in kursiver Fettschrift) 1892 „I pledge allegiance to my flag and the republic for which it stands: one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.“ 1892 bis 1923 „I pledge allegiance to my… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Pledge of Allegiance — a solemn oath of allegiance or fidelity to the U.S., beginning, I pledge allegiance to the flag, and forming part of many flag saluting ceremonies in the U.S. * * * the ˌPledge of Alˈlegiance 7 [Pledge of Allegiance] noun singular a formal… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Pledge of Allegiance Tour — Infobox concert tour concert tour name = Pledge of Allegiance tour image caption = Pledge of Allegiance album cover artist = Slipknot System Of A Down start date = September 21, 2001 end date = 2002 number of legs = number of shows = 30 last tour …   Wikipedia

  • Pledge of allegiance — Der Pledge of Allegiance ist ein in den Vereinigten Staaten übliches Treuegelöbnis gegenüber der Nation und der Fahne der USA. Es wird normalerweise gemeinsam und einstimmig bei öffentlichen Veranstaltungen geleistet. Vor allem in öffentlichen… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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