Miscellaneous Ceremony

SHORT INTRODUCTIONS TO THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Here are some short introductions to the Pledge of Allegiance to make the ceremony different and meaningful each time:

1. Planted firmly on the high pinnacle of American faith, the U.S. flag has proven an inspiration to untold millions. Men have looked upon the flag as a symbol of national unity. Let us unite in the Pledge to the flag.

2. For more than nine score years our flag has been the emblem of liberty for generations of Americans, Let us look at it - with pride as we salute the flag.

3. Our flag is bright with cheer, brilliant with courage, and firm with faith. Let us add to this with our sincere salute today.

4. To personally understand and maintain the American way of life and to pass it on to succeeding generations is the responsibility of every true American. Let us vow to do this, and think about it now as we salute the flag.

5. We have good government only when we, the people of the United States, play an active part in making it good. Let us salute our flag with that in mind.

6. Thomas Jefferson said, "The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time." As we repeat the Pledge of Allegiance, let us remember that our flag is a symbol of this precious liberty.

7. In the flag salute, there is no comma or pause after the word "Nation". The concept of "One Nation Under God" is a precious thing. To weaken it with an unwanted comma is an affront to the patriotic heart as well as to the poetic ear. Let us say the Pledge correctly.