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Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?
Correct Answer:
Francis Bellamy
Explanation:
The statement was written by Francis Bellamy in 1892 for a Columbus Day promotion in The Youth’s Companion magazine. Bellamy, a Baptist minister and educator, crafted the pledge to give schoolchildren a simple, memorable way to express loyalty to the nation and its ideals. Over time, the words were adjusted to specify the Flag of the United States of America and, later, to include the line “under God.” Knowing who wrote it helps distinguish the author from the presidents who guided the country in its history, but did not compose the pledge itself.

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