A year later, "of America" was added after "United States. No form of the Pledge received official recognition by Congress until June 22, , when the Pledge was formally included in the U. Flag Code. The official name of The Pledge of Allegiance was adopted in The last change in language came on Flag Day , when Congress passed a law, which added the words "under God" after "one nation.
Originally, the pledge was said with the right hand in the so-called "Bellamy Salute," with the right hand resting first outward from the chest, then the arm extending out from the body. Once Hitler came to power in Europe, some Americans were concerned that this position of the arm and hand resembled the Nazi or Fascist salute.
Back to News Home. The words were written by Francis Bellamy, a Baptist minister and Christian Socialist, and read: "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation indivisible with Liberty and Justice for all. June 22, Congress formally recognizes the pledge and includes it in the federal Flag Code. December 22, Congress changes the official manner of delivery to placing the right hand over the heart; the previous stance, one hand extended from the body , was too reminiscent of the Nazi salute.
The " Bellamy Salute " had directed that "the right hand is extended gracefully, palm upward, toward the Flag.
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