Day after tomorrow we will be celebrating the 4th of July. Whew! Seems like just yesterday and we were celebrating Christmas...well, maybe not that far back but time does seem to fly by all too quickly!
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| From Red Skelton Show 1969. |
Say it and mean it!
As you watch the video and listen to the words of Red Skelton, keep in mind this was produced in the year 1969!
The Pledge of Allegiance was originally composed by Francis Bellamy (1855-1931) in 1892. It received official recognition from Congress in 1942 but was not formally adopted by Congress as the pledge until 1945. Bellamy's intention was creation of a pledge that would be used by the citizens of any country. The Pledge has been modified four times since its composition.
Official versions
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1892
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"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the republic for
which it stands,
one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for
all."
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1892 to 1922
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"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the republic for
which it stands:
one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for
all."
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1923
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"I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States, and to the republic
for which
it stands;
one Nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all."
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1924 to 1954
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"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America,
and
to the republic for which it stands;
one Nation indivisible with liberty and
justice for all."
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1954 to Present
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"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."
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Melancholy Soldier
Arguments Englishmen used against the King and his use of taxation and an army would later influence thinking of the American colonists. Within battlefields of their homeland lay the ghosts of their ancestry.
Fields of battle now a lonely place
Bare bloody images and broken bone
Only a few forlorn soldiers left
Anticipate the joy of going home
Lofty winds have blown
Along with hail, show, and rain
But this day all's calm
For in death there is no pain
Once resting in a damp, creepy barn
Or peacefully nestled beneath a hedge
A soldier pays homage to his homeland
Never questioning loyalty or pledge
Now on the eve of departure
He considers those soon left behind
Memories abate lonliness
Succumbing a little peace of mind
In dreams he holds his soul mate's hand
A vision that makes his life complete
Solemnly he ponders life's games
Together they will one day compete
©2013 Awakenings
Sharla Lee Shults
Hi,
ReplyDeleteThank you for publishing this poignant video of Red Skeleton and the pledge of allegiance. I sit here with tears in my eyes because the flag of the United States of America still holds my fascination and my love. I served under that flag. As an expatriate, living outside of the United States of America, I do my best to represent the country of my birth proudly.
Today, listening to Red who was one of those Hollywood stars that I admired greatly, I am reminded of the godly principles that made the United States, great.
Once again, thank you and I sincerely hope you have a blessed Independence Day.
Shalom,
Patricia
Oh. My. Goodness! Sitting here with tears in my eyes!
ReplyDeleteMe too. Diane. I always loved and watched Red Sketon, but somehow missed this. Sharla--what an absolutely wonderful poem for our soldiers everywhere and in all time perods,and especially now in one of the worst wars--the never-ending terrorist Jhads.
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