The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy (1855-1931), a Baptist minister. But despite what many believe, it wasn't until the year 1954 that the words "Under God" were added to the Pledge.
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One of the sillier memes floating around out there is that Michelle Obama is somehow unpatriotic and not proud of America (due to a quote a while back that was misconstrued).
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If you have been paying attention to the presidential primaries on either side of the aisle, chances are you have heard about two major themes from both the former and the remaining presidential candidates: the economy and the environment. The question is how Americans Can buy American, supporting the economy and protecting the environment.
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Flag Day is not a federal holiday, but special day for those inspired by patriotism.
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Critics of the Japanese government say its attempt to force nationalism on children could become a major political issue this year. Last month, the government revised its Basic Education Law for the first time since it was implemented after World War II, in an attempt to instill greater patriotism in students. Yuriko Nagano reports from Tokyo.
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