31 Words That Will Keep Us United
"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.” Just thirty-one words. Yet full of foundational meaning to every American, regardless of one’s personal place on the political spectrum. The first part of the pledge obviously identifies who we are pledging our allegiance to. However, this personal declaration is important to make. By clearly stating it in the first person, it allows us to be part of the whole while maintaining our individuality. The second part of the pledge defines what beautiful and meaningful and impactful ideals we are pledging our allegiance to. “ One Nation .” We are a diverse nation of immigrants and natives. Yet we pledge ourselves to be part of one nation. The personal start of the pledge still allows us to maintain and be proud of our individual heritage and/or religious beliefs through the inclusion of the phrase “ und