The dedication had been anticipated nationwide. Francis J. Bellamy, an editor of Youth's Companion, thought it would be a fine thing if on that day all the schoolchildren of America, in unison, offered something to their nation. He composed a pledge that the Bureau of Education mailed to virtually every school. As originally worded, it began, I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Republic for which it stands …
The anticipated dedication of a new flag resulted in a nationwide event where schoolchildren were encouraged to express their patriotism. Francis J. Bellamy, an editor at Youth's Companion, proposed a unifying pledge for students to recite, aiming to foster a sense of loyalty to their nation. This pledge was sent to numerous schools across the country, highlighting the importance of national identity during that period.
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