https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Bellamy

Francis Julius Bellamy (May 18, 1855 – August 28, 1931) was an American Christian socialist Baptist minister and author.[1] He is best known for writing the original version of the Pledge of Allegiance in 1892.

  • WR5@lemmy.world
    4·
    5 days ago

    Damn, when/where was that? I was raised in Alabama and didn’t stand/recite the pledge a few times in high school around 2010 and didn’t get in trouble for it. Definitely got some snide remarks and looks, but never actually in trouble.

    • auraithx@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      31·
      4 days ago

      Phillipsburg High School, New Jersey. IIRC. ~2003

      Not long after 9.11 so things were a bit tense I guess.