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The cultural and political history of the Pledge of Allegiance, how it came to be, what it means to Americans, and why we have battled over it for generations
For more than a century, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance has been a central part of the American Experience. And perhaps because of its ubiquity, this simple flag salute has served not only as a unifying ritual but also as a lightning rod for bitter controversy.
Congress's 1954 decision...
9) The US flag
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This book introduces readers to the long history of the US flag and what it represents. Readers learn about the different changes Old Glory has gone through over the years. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their...
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¿Sabías que el juramento de lealtad fue escrito solo 27 años después de la Guerra Civil? El Juramento de Lealtad fue creado para celebrar los 400 años de la llegada de Cristóbal Colón al Nuevo Mundo. Descubre más datos fascinantes en El Juramento de Lealtad, uno de los libros de Íconos Americanos.
Presents facts about the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and explains why the flag is a national symbol and how Americans show their respect...
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During World War II, American children who were Jehovah's Witnesses refused to salute the flag because it conflicted with their religion. In this riveting book, award-winning author Susan Dudley Gold delves into the issues behind the Supreme Court case. An impressive victory for the First Amendment, especially in time of war, the decision established that government cannot compel Americans to participate in symbolic speech such as a flag salute. Although...
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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,...
18) The flag we love
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While celebrating Flag Day, children will be delighted with their own bald eagle puppet and American flags that bring the book to life.
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