The Pledge of Allegiance
as given by Red Skelton on January 14, 1969
During the night of January 14, 1969, Mr. Skelton was speaking about his boyhood memories of school. He stated that one of the things that really stood out was the way one of his teachers presented the Pledge of Allegiance. Following is the monolog he presented.
"I've been listening to you boys and girls recite the Pledge of Allegiance all semester and it seems as though it is becoming monotonous to you. If I may, may I recite it and try to explain to you the meaning of each word?
I |
me, an individual, a committee of one. |
Pledge |
dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self-pity. |
Allegiance |
my love and my devotion. |
To the Flag[of the]
|
our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there's respect because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody's job. |
United |
that means that we have all come together. |
States[of America] |
individual communities that have united into 48 great states. 48 individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose, all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common purpose, and that's love for country. |
and to the RepublicFor Which It Stands |
Republic ... a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people and it's from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people. |
One Nation |
One Nation ... meaning, so blessed by God. |
Indivisible |
incapable of being divided. |
With Liberty |
which is freedom, the right of power to live
one's own |
And Justice |
the principle or qualities of dealing fairly with others. |
For All |
For all ... which means, boys and girls, it's as much your country as it is mine. |
And now boys and girls let me hear you recite, the Pledge of Allegiance."
Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to
our country,
and two words have been added to the Pledge of Allegiance - "under God."
Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said, " That is a prayer,"
and that would be eliminated from schools, too?"
Red Skelton
If you'd like to read the Pledge of Allegiance as is should be said today please click here.
Every time I read or hear this I get goose bumps. More so, at this
time when our
country is going through so many things. Although the "cold" war is
suppose to be over we still have our fathers, sons and brothers on foreign soil
as peace keepers getting shot at. Most are there because they
believe in what our Flag stands for and that is
LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.
Can those of us still at home do any less?
Have a Great 4th of July.
Mary Bear
I am so honored that my page has received this award from the Southern Women Web Ring.
This is what was written: I am so pleased and happy to tell you that you have won 1st place in our Southern
Women 4th of July website contest. We, of the Awards and Accolades Committee,
feel that your site most represents what we stand for and all we hold dear and believe
in here in the south. Of course your page is beautiful, love the saluting bear, and your
graphics perfect. Congratulations !!!!
The midi playing is God Bless The USA
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