Zoom in on the Pledge of Allegiance

Zoom in on the Pledge of Allegiance

Why do we place our hand on our heart when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? Who wrote the original pledge? How has it changed over the years? Readers will learn the history and meaning behind these familiar words through easy-to-follow text and color photographs. A follow-up activity encourages readers to research pledges and flags from around the world.