The pledge of allegiance was originally written in 1892 by a then-37-year-old minister named Francis Bellamy.  It was first recited that same year on October 12th to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the voyage of Christopher Columbus.  Since then, it has grown in popularity, becoming a ubiquitous feature of American education and civic life.  But … Continue reading Episode 301: The Pledge – What Does It Mean? – “I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.”