Watch, Read & Listen: US Citizenship



OVERVIEW

 On this page, you will watch a video about new citizens and the Pledge of Allegiance.

  1. First, watch the video.  
  2. Then, read and listen to the Pledge of Allegiance.
  3. Last, practice saying the Pledge of Allegiance out loud.


WATCH

Watch:

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READ & LISTEN

Read:

The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy.  In 1954, the United States government added 'under God.'  The Pledge of Allegiance is usually said at the beginning of government meetings and in schools. 

Read "The Pledge of Allegiance".

The Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge allegiance to the flag

Of the United States of America

And to the Republic

For which it stands

One Nation

Under God

Indivisible

With liberty and justice

for all.

Listen:

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