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Flag Day origins and the pledge’s author revealed
A historical look traces the Pledge of Allegiance to Francis Bellamy of Youth's Companion, recalls Bellamy's 1892 national holiday plan, and details flag symbolism. It also profiles Benjamin Altheimer, the man widely credited with initiating Flag Day, including his German birth, philanthropy, and 1911 drive to observe June 14 nationwide.
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MO Scott Watson
United States
Lberty
Young America
Companion
Francis M. Bellamy
New Ife
Benjamin Harrison
America
Bellamy
Mr. Bellamy
Harrison
James B. Upham
Willam T. Harris
Ma. Bellamy
Francis Scott Ker
Maryland
Fort McHenry
Old Glory
Salem
Mass
Charles Daggett
Ron
Caaries
Willam Driver
Giorri
Wilson
Fing Gay
Franklin J. Lane
Land Office
Flag Maker
United
Old New York
Fifth Avenue
Milne
Lord & Taylor
Altheimer
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Prtciot
Betsy Ross
United States of America
Germany
Io St Louis
Brent
Congress
Benny Ross
St. Louis
Second Presbyterian Church of
Loata
United States Flag Association
Stong
Lindbergh
Washington
Associa Woo
Coolidge
Tha Ag
AT Wentern Newerspey Unies