Francis Bellamy (1855-1931)wrote the original Pledge in August 1892. The Pledge was published in the September 8th issue of "The Youth's Companion", the leading family magazine and the Reader's Digest of its day. In 1892 Francis Bellamy was chairman of a committee of state superintendents of education in the National Education Association. As its chairman, he prepared the program for the public schools' quadricentennial celebration for Columbus Day in 1892. He structured this public school program around a flag raising ceremony and a flag salute - his "Pledge of Allegiance". The original Pledge read as follows: "I pledge allegiance to my Flag andTothe Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all
Freedom (Christian Williamson 1997)
I can no more be bound than the hawk in flight. And I am the fires that burn in the night. And I am the shaking and quaking of the earth. And I am the water of the world's rebirth.
I am freedom, I am freedom, I am freedom, I am freedom.
I am no more contained than the waves on the sea. I cannot be chained, because I must be free. And I am the fire, that burns in all things. The bell that tolls with freedom's call, shake when you hear me ring.
I am freedom, I am freedom, I am freedom, I am freedom.
Can't they see their land in peace Can't they hear their songs once more Can't the waves of the sea Go to lie in the sands of the free land
It's not a matter of belief But the hopes seem to be gone And the waves of the sea Won't lie in the sands of a free land
Freedom deep inside their hearts They are pleading every day every night
Can you just forget the times When the kids could run outside With their games and their jokes With a smile and no fear in their faces
So they thought by playing hard Soon their god would take a chance And that justice would grow And it's strength would bring peace to their sorrows
Freedom deep inside their hearts They are pleading every day every night
And I know darling it's not one more tear Yes I know honey we'll have to leave Should we fight yes I will
Freedom deep inside their hearts They are pleading every day every night They want freedom deep inside their hearts They are pleading every day every night
I am a Republican Pagan. That doesn't mean I want the Mother Earth trampled on and polluted until we all die. That is so ridiculous. To even think that because I'm a Republican I couldn't possibly love the Mother and want to protect her. I do. My position is to live well, with as little harm to the Mother as possible. No matter what your Religious beliefs are please have a safe and happy 4th of July
the "Great Star Flag" which was flown at the U.S. Capitol Building in 1818
well I wasn't on SH last year so I'll just answer this now. We're going to pop fireworks probably. Sucks that it's on a Wednesday this year though. I'll have the day off in the middle of the week! lol
This Goes Out To Everyone!!!! I Beg You To Turn Your Attention To Japan Because If We Don't Thousand Of People Men Women And Children Will Die.. The Radiation Level Is Growing Higher And Higher The Media Has Lied To The People Keeping Vital Information From The Residents Of Japan The Radiation Is At Extreme Deadly Levels.
The Radiation is 3 Decimal Points Higher Then The Japanese Government Was Telling And While They Were Telling The People That Everything Was Okay The Government Was Packing Up Leaving The Rest Of The Japanese People To Die..
We Can't Allow This To Happen Please Spread To Every One You Know Every Net Working Sit That Your On Spread This Information Like a Virus Saying That We Must
Evacuate The People Of Japan Please Don't Sit Back And Wait Those That Were Suppose To Help Left The Japanese People To Died!!! PLEASE HELP We Cant Stand By And Watch 1000s Died... We Can Send Every Navel Ship, Crew Ship, Fishing Boat And Plane To Get Those People Out Of Harm....
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And watch fireworks at the big neighborhood blow out party! Cooking out and not answering my phone because I'm on call....but I'm 3rd call so it will probably be o.k. :)
It will be more quiet during the day with Mom passed away two weeks ago. We just got through a Memorial last weekend. My sister and I still living in the house will probably go look for fireworks, and chill. I'll probably be in here too, seeing how the place is doin', while checking my sales on eBay. You'all try and have fun.
Don;t need a excuse to cook out I do that all year long,alway's have my flag flying !! Most years we go ta a freinds cottage with alot of former military ,they get a good group to party and cook and talk about the good ol day's ,slam a fwe beers and stay overnight. This year I don't know for sure.I know I will be cooking some where !!! We will wait and see !!!
This Goes Out To Everyone!!!! I Beg You To Turn Your Attention To Japan Because If We Don't Thousand Of People Men Women And Children Will Die.. The Radiation Level Is Growing Higher And Higher The Media Has Lied To The People Keeping Vital Information From The Residents Of Japan The Radiation Is At Extreme Deadly Levels.
The Radiation is 3 Decimal Points Higher Then The Japanese Government Was Telling And While They Were Telling The People That Everything Was Okay The Government Was Packing Up Leaving The Rest Of The Japanese People To Die..
We Can't Allow This To Happen Please Spread To Every One You Know Every Net Working Sit That Your On Spread This Information Like a Virus Saying That We Must
Evacuate The People Of Japan Please Don't Sit Back And Wait Those That Were Suppose To Help Left The Japanese People To Died!!! PLEASE HELP We Cant Stand By And Watch 1000s Died... We Can Send Every Navel Ship, Crew Ship, Fishing Boat And Plane To Get Those People Out Of Harm....