The Pledge of Allegiance

August 1892

Francis Bellamy

Lived from 1855 – 1931 Wrote the Pledge of

Allegiance in 1892 Used the ideas and feelings of

his first cousin, Edward Bellamy

Edward Bellamy tried for years to write a pledge but he was

never satisfied with his work.

Today the Pledge of Allegiance is said every day in public schools across the United States.

What does the Pledge of Allegiance

mean?