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allegiance

[uh-lee-juhns] / əˈli dʒəns /


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In 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower signed a bill adding the phrase “under God” to the Pledge of Allegiance.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

I led everyone gathered in the auditorium in a rousing recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

This is not the first time that a Canadian province or territory had amended the requirement of the Oath of Allegiance.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

Eddie Torres, former president of the East Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, opened the East Los Tacos forum by leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2024

The Pledge of Allegiance, the Grisdale funeral, the Danny Pike affair—these things were noted, but they had no immediate impact on Stargirl’s popularity at school.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli




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