As a wee lad in grade
school, we had to recite this at the beginning of the
school day. We'd face the flag, place our right hand over our heart...
I
pledge allegiance / to the flag / of the United States of America / and to
the republic / for which it stands / one nation / under God* /
indivisible / with liberty / and justice for all
*This part was added in the 50's during the days of the twin memes of religionism and the
hysteria against Godless Communism.