As a youngster, I was not only taught the words of the Pledge, but the meaning of every word therein, including ‘under God’, which includes all religions and races. To this day, I continue to understand its true meaning. I follow it in my daily ways for I am a believer in America.
Unlike today, then we were taught to respect our Flag, not disrespect it by trashing or burning it, and the values of our Freedoms for we are the most Democratic Society of any nation on Earth, with opportunities for all people – male or female if one has the determination to work for it.
I only hope that we stay that way and the younger generation understands how we fought to insure such liberties, The only words I can say is: “Thank you” to all who gave their lives in defense of our flag.
The Pledge of Allegiance, ‘America Under God’
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By Paul Ebeling on July 7, 2020