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Monday Memories: Enduring Words

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In the United States, the “Pledge of Allegiance” has been recited countless times in school classrooms, at the beginning of meetings, sporting events, and other instances.  The original 29 words were inspired by the writings of Francis Bellamy (from 1892) and became official in 1923.  In 1954, the words, “under God” were added.  These 31 words mean much more than just a mere collection of words.  

Photo by Jonathan Meyer on Pexels.com

I pledge allegiance

 

We the People, commit to stand

With loyalty across this land

 

To the flag

 

Stars and Stripes shall forever fly

Old Glory standing proud and high

 

Of the United States of America

 

Solidarity, stand as One

United, never be undone

 

And to the Republic

 

A more perfect Union shall spring

Shining democracy will ring

 

For which it stands

 

Tested, resilient, and upright

Faithful courage, nation’s birthright

 

One nation under God

 

Built upon God’s eternal love

Divine guidance comes from above

 

Indivisible

 

Inseparable and lasting

Forged by trial and fire’s casting

 

With liberty

 

Covering this land of the free

Freedom from sea to shining sea

 

And justice for all

 

Conquers inequities with care

Truth and righteousness come to bear 

 

Courtesy of Pinterest.

I have posted this video before, but it is worth a second look.  Here is American comedian, Red Skelton, sharing his interpretation of the words’ meaning in the “Pledge of Allegiance.”  

Originally published January, 2021.

Buckeye Snapshots (Issue #6)

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Panoramic view of the grounds at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. (courtesy of Pinterest)

Ohio has used one of the most unique flags found in America’s 50 states.  Few state flags have experienced such a journey in its making.

Admitted to the Union in 1803, Ohio would not have an official state flag until 1902.  Its inventor, John Eisenmann, was given the task of creating a flag for Ohio’s exhibit building at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.

Trained as an architect, Eisenmann realized that a flag was necessary to recognize Ohio at this exposition.  He wanted something unique in its design to fly over the building which he was designing.

The shape was called a swallow tail burgee.  Burgees were associated with boating and yachting.  It has remained the only state flag in the United States to not be a rectangle.

Colors and shapes symbolized a variety of meanings about the Buckeye State.

Official state flag of Ohio. (courtesy of Pinterest)

The colors of red, white, and blue resembled those of the American flag as well as the U.K. Union Jack.  Ohio was an extension of the original thirteen English colonies with roots in the territories of Virginia, New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. 

Thirteen stars, which were grouped in a circle, represented the original thirteen American states.  Four lone stars signified that Ohio was the 17th state admitted to the Union.

A large, white circle with a red center signified an “O” for Ohio.    The blue triangle symbolized Ohio’s hills and valleys while the five white and red stripes refer to its roads and waterways.  “Five” was a significant number because it referred to the original states from the Northwest Territory:  Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

Buckeye Snapshots take a look at Ohio’s places, events, and people.  Previously published posts are linked below.  In case you may have missed one, enjoy a visit.

Enduring Words

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In the United States, the “Pledge of Allegiance” has been recited countless times in school classrooms, at the beginning of meetings, sporting events, and other instances.  The original 29 words were inspired by the writings of Francis Bellamy (from 1892) and became official in 1923.  In 1954, the words, “under God” were added.  These 31 words mean much more than just a mere collection of words.  

Photo by Jonathan Meyer on Pexels.com

I pledge allegiance

 

We the People, commit to stand

With loyalty across this land

 

To the flag

 

Stars and Stripes shall forever fly

Old Glory standing proud and high

 

Of the United States of America

 

Solidarity, stand as One

United, never be undone

 

And to the Republic

 

A more perfect Union shall spring

Shining democracy will ring

 

For which it stands

 

Tested, resilient, and upright

Faithful courage, nation’s birthright

 

One nation under God

 

Built upon God’s eternal love

Divine guidance comes from above

 

Indivisible

 

Inseparable and lasting

Forged by trial and fire’s casting

 

With liberty

 

Covering this land of the free

Freedom from sea to shining sea

 

And justice for all

 

Conquers inequities with care

Truth and righteousness come to bear 

 

Courtesy of Pinterest.

I have posted this video before, but it is worth a second look.  Here is American comedian, Red Skelton, sharing his interpretation of the words’ meaning in the “Pledge of Allegiance.”