| − | The '''Pledge of Allegiance''' is recited on many formal occasions, including at the beginning of the [[school]] day, and the opening of certain kinds of meetings. It is spoken while standing and [[salute|saluting]] the [[American flag|Flag]]. Under many public circumstances, in a display of patriotism, the Pledge will be followed with the singing of "[[America the Beautiful]]" and the [[National Anthem]], "[[The Stars and Stripes Forever]]".
| + | In the United States, the '''Pledge of Allegiance''' is recited on many formal occasions, including at the beginning of the [[school]] day, and the opening of certain kinds of meetings. It is spoken while standing and [[salute|saluting]] the [[American flag|Flag]]. Under many public circumstances, in a display of patriotism, the Pledge will be followed with the singing of "[[America the Beautiful]]" and the [[National Anthem]], "[[The Stars and Stripes Forever]]". |
| − | It has sometimes been the target of controversy, due to the inclusion of the phrase "One nation nnder God". At other times people have also tried to make a fuss about the line "with Liberty and Justice for all". | + | It has sometimes been the target of controversy, due to the inclusion of the phrase "One nation under God". At other times people have also tried to make a fuss about the line "with Liberty and Justice for all". |