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I Pledge Allegiance
By: Bill Jr Martin
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"Finally, here's a picture book that helps young children move beyond rote recitation of the Pledge to find meaning in its language. This is the book parents and teachers have been waiting for." ? BOOKLIST (starred review)

"I led a pigeon to the flag" . . . "and to the wee puppet" . . . "one
nation, and a vegetable" . . . What was that again? Children in the United States have been reciting the Pledge of Allegiance since 1892 ? and for about that long, they've found its big words confusing. Now, beloved children's book author Bill Martin Jr (BROWN BEAR, BROWN BEAR, WHAT DO YOU SEE?), fellow literacy expert Michael Sampson, and Caldecott Honor-winning artist Chris Raschka give America's children a hand, and explain this patriotic poem once and for all. A new paperback edition offers notes and suggested activities to help parents and teachers make this book even more interesting to and fun for children.

Pledge Of Allegiance 2001
By: Scholastic Inc.
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The text of the Pledge of Allegiance is illustrated with stunning photographs of American landscapes, monuments, and flags. The meaning of the pledge, its history, and information about the flag are included.

The Pledge of Allegiance (Welcome Books)
By: Lloyd G. Douglas
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Emergent readers will discover the history and heritage of American symbos, such as the U.S. flag and the bald eagle, in this patriotic series. The text introduces American symbols and explains why they represent America.

The Pledge of Allegiance (First Facts: American Symbols)
By: Marc Tyler Nobleman
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Amazon Price: $3.40

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Revive an interest in the patriotic symbols of our nation! Kids learn the history and the importance of the plaes and things that symbolize freedom and democracy.

I Pledge Allegiance Big Book
By: Bill Jr Martin
List Price: $24.99
Amazon Price: $9.59

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"Finally, here?s a picture book that helps young children move beyond rote recitation of the Pledge to find meaning in its language. This is the book parents and teachers have been waiting for." ?BOOKLIST (starred review)

"I led a pigeon to the flag" . . . "and to the wee puppet" . . . "one nation, and a vegetable" . . . What was that again? Children in the United States have been reciting the Pledge of Allegiance since 1892 ? and for about that long, they've found its big words confusing. Beloved children's book author Bill Martin Jr (BROWN BEAR, BROWN BEAR, WHAT DO YOU SEE?), fellow literacy expert Michael Sampson, and Caldecott Honor-winning artist Chris Raschka give America's children a hand, and explain this patriotic poem once and for all.

The Pledge of Allegiance (Symbols of Freedom)
By: Lola M. Schaefer
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Pledge of Allegiance (Symbols) by Lola M. Schaefer
Very well-written book. It could use more historical information about the topic addressed. For example, the early Pledge of Allegiance was the origin of the stiff-arm salute. The Pledge was written (1892) by Francis Bellamy, cousin to an internationally infamous author of the time, Edward Bellamy, and they were both self-proclaimed socialists in the Nationalism movement and promoted military socialism. Edward's book was translated into every major language, including German. They wanted government to take over all schools and impose robotic chanting to flags. The Pledge was the origin of the salute of the National Socialist German Workers Party. American socialists (Edward Bellamy teamed with the Theosophical Society) also bear some blame for German socialism's notorious flag symbol, which evolved into overlapping S-letters for socialism under the National Socialist German Workers Party. The Pledge's early salute was not an ancient Roman salute, and the 'ancient Roman salute' myth came from the Pledge Of Allegiance. All of the above are modern discoveries by the America's leading authority on the Pledge and the author of "Pledge of Allegiance Secrets." It is amazing that books don't examine the issue of whether the pledge should be dropped entirely, especially for young children in government schools. The socialist dogma led to the socialist Wholecost (of which the infamous slaughter from Germany was a part): 60 million dead under the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; 50 million under the Peoples' Republic of China; 20 million under the National Socialist German Workers Party. It might be the most tragic part of world history.

To the Flag: The Unlikely History of the Pledge of Allegiance
By: Richard J. Ellis
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For over one hundred years, it has been deeply ingrained in American culture. Saluting the flag in public schools began as part of a national effort to Americanize immigrants, its final six words imbuing it with universal hope and breathtaking power. Now Richard Ellis unfurls the fascinating history of the Pledge of Allegiance and of the debates and controversies that have sometimes surrounded it. For anyone who has ever recited those thirty-one words, "To the Flag provides an unprecedented historical perspective on recent challenges to the Pledge. As engaging as it is informative, it traces the story from the Pledge's composition by Francis Bellamy in 1892 up to the Supreme Court's action in 2004 regarding atheist Michael Newdow's objection to the words "under God," Ellis is especially good at highlighting aspects of this story that might not be familiar to most readers: the schoolhouse flag movement, the codification of the Pledge at the First National Flag Conference in 1923, changing styles of salute, and the uses of the Pledge to quell public concerns over sundry strains of radicalism. Created against the backdrop of rapid immigration, the Pledge has continued for over a century to be injected into American politics at times of heightened anxiety over the meaning of our national identity. Ellis analyzes the text of the Pledge to tell how the very words "indivisible" and "allegiance" were intended to invoke Civil War sentiments-"and how "with liberty and justice for all" forms a capsule expression of the American creed. He also examines the introduction of "under God" as an anti-communist declaration in the 1950s, demonstrating that the phrase is not mere ceremonial Deism but rathera profound expression of what has been called America's civil religion." The pledge has inspired millions but has also been used to promote conformity and silence dissent-"indeed its daily recitation in schools and legislatures tells us as much about our highest ideals. Ellis reveals how, for over a century, those who have been most fearful about threats to our national identity have often been most insistent on the importance of patriotic rituals. Indeed, by addressing this inescapable paradox of our civic life, Ellis opens a new and unexpected window on the American soul.

I Pledge Allegiance: A Recommitment to America
By: D.B. Webb
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Amazon Price: $7.00

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Open the pages of this book and take an adventure through the heart of America guided by the inspirational words of one of the most important declarations in history. Whether for yourself or someone you love, this powerful book will stir in you a recommitment to the daring dream that is America.

To Pledge Allegiance: Reformation to Colonization (To Pledge Allegiance)
By: Gary Demar
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I Pledge Allegiance (On My Own History)
By: June Swanson
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Amazon Price: $2.48

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Describes how and why the Pledge of Allegiance was written, how it has changed in wording over the years, and precisely what it means.

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The Sun: The skint superstar, 50, donned Islamic garb to pledge allegiance to the Koran in a ceremony at a pal?s mansion in Los Angeles, The Sun can reveal. Jacko sat on the floor wearing a tiny hat after an Imam was summoned to officiate ? days before the singer is due to appear at London?s High Court where he is being sued by an Arab sheik. From uber talented black kid following Jehovah to freak of nature, boy fucking Muslim. Looks like its full circle for the the ?Thriller.? So much • Michael Jackson Converted to Islam!
Posted By Yousef NY post reports: Michael Jackson has become a Muslim - and changed his name to Mikaeel. The skint superstar, 50, donned Islamic garb to pledge allegiance to the Koran in a ceremony at a pal?s mansion in Los Angeles, The Sun can reveal. Jacko sat on the floor wearing a tiny hat after an Imam was summoned to officiate - days before the singer is due to appear at London?s High Court where he is being sued by an Arab sheik. A source told last night how Jacko, brought up as a • Killer Mike Compares Hustle To Talent, Criticizes Fans
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