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I Pledge Allegiance

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In this inspiring and relevant book, discover how "The Pledge of Allegiance" has become one of the enduring symbols of America's pride. In 1888, a children's magazine announced that a new holiday—Columbus Day—would begin in 1892, on which the American flag would be raised to celebrate the founding of America. As the flag was raised, children would say something to honor it. What resulted was a simple one-line poem that became known as "The Pledge of Allegiance." after more than a hundred years, the poem has changed very little, and is still recited in classrooms across America.

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Series: On My Own History Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group Edition: Revised

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780822589037
  • Release date: January 1, 2007

PDF ebook

  • ISBN: 9780822589037
  • File size: 5750 KB
  • Release date: January 1, 2007

Formats

OverDrive Read
PDF ebook

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:4.9
Lexile® Measure:760
Interest Level:K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty:3-4

In this inspiring and relevant book, discover how "The Pledge of Allegiance" has become one of the enduring symbols of America's pride. In 1888, a children's magazine announced that a new holiday—Columbus Day—would begin in 1892, on which the American flag would be raised to celebrate the founding of America. As the flag was raised, children would say something to honor it. What resulted was a simple one-line poem that became known as "The Pledge of Allegiance." after more than a hundred years, the poem has changed very little, and is still recited in classrooms across America.

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