The U.S. Pledge of Allegiance is a patriotic recited verse that promises allegiance to the flag of the United States and the republic of the United States. The first version was written in 1885 by Cap
Schoolchildren in 1899 reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
Students recite the Pledge of Allegiance at Hayesville High School in 2004
Captain George T. Balch wrote an early pledge of allegiance.
Reverend Francis Bellamy wrote the version that became official.