Flag Chain

1.Grab a paperclip of
either red or white
paper.
2.Write your name on the
back of each piece in the
paper clip.
3.Each piece has a section
of the Pledge of
Allegiance written on it. You must put
them in the correct order.
4. Then you are going to glue the piece
together to create a chain with all the
pieces.
The Pledge o f Allegiance
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.
 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.

The Pledge o f Allegiance
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.

The Pledge o f Allegiance

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.
Name:
The Pledge o f Allegiance
 P l edg e A l l eg i a nce Nat i o n

I nd iv i si b l e L i berty J u st i ce

P l edg e A l l eg i a nce Nat i o n

I nd iv i si b l e L i berty J u st i ce
 Name:
History of The Pledge
of Allegiance
Francis Bellamy
Francis Bellamy wrote The Pledge of
Allegiance for the 400th anniversary of
Columbus Day. The first appearance of the
Pledge was in The Youth’s Companion
magazine in 1892. The Pledge of Allegiance
was written to promote patriotism, which
means support for one’s country.

Changes to The Pledge

The Pledge of Allegiance was originally named the
“Bellamy Salute” after the writer. Also, the original words
were:
”I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Republic for
which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and
justice for all.”
There were several other revisions, or changes, to the
wording and name of the Pledge until 1954, when it was
officially renamed and worded the way we know it today.

Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd
president of the United States of
America. He was also from Indiana!
President Harrison played a large role in
promoting the American flag in schools
and the teaching of patriotism.
 Name:
The Pledge Reading
Questions
Using a RED crayon, underline what the Pledge of Allegiance
promoted. Then answer the question:
1. Francis Bellamy wrote the Pledge of Allegiance to
promote:
o Freedom
o Liberty
o Justice
o Patriotism

Using a BLUE crayon, underline the original name of the

Pledge. Then answer the question:
2. The original Pledge was different than we know today.
One of the major differences that the name. What was the
original name of the Pledge?
o The Pledge
o The Bellamy Salute
o The Flag Song
o The Pledge of Allegiance

Using a BLACK crayon, underline the role President

Harrison had with the Pledge. Then answer the question:
3. What did President Harrison and Francis Bellamy work
together to promote in schools?
o The Pledge of Allegiance
o The flag and patriotism
o The idea of Freedom
o The study of the United States