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Created page with "== History and Development == The Pledge of Allegiance is a solemn oath of loyalty to the flag of the United States and the republic it represents. Its origins can be traced back to the late 19th century, a period marked by a surge of nationalism and the desire to unify the diverse American populace. The initial version of the Pledge was composed by Francis Bellamy, a Christian socialist and Baptist minister, in 1892. Bellamy's original text was published in the..."
