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Time for the Pledge of Allegiance - Stand Up, No Hats, Hand over Heart

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Real Estate Agent with Homes by Nellie-Working with Buyers & Sellers

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.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: "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.", should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.

 

 

Congressional Notes: http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/more/sect4notes.htm


for some history: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pledge_of_Allegiance

Phil Hillerman
Crye-Leike Realtors® - Rogers, AR
Crye-Leike Realtors®

Hi Nellie,  You are right that is the way it is done.  Have a Great Memorial Day Weekend.  Thank you for your post.

May 28, 2011 12:36 PM
Cheryl Campbell
Jack White Real Estate - Wasilla, AK
Wasilla Alaska Realtor

Great post, thank you!

May 28, 2011 12:42 PM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Thank you for a great post.. Most folks I have found have no basic clue about these things too many of us take for granted.. I will recommend and maybe repost tomorrow if no one else does.. 

May 28, 2011 12:45 PM
Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR
Desert Gold Realty - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Mesquite, NV
Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

Hi Nellie - my daughter lived on a military base, when they raise the flag, you stop if you are driving and wait, all military turn to where the flag is and salute.  I think that is wonderful.

May 28, 2011 03:10 PM
Nellie Lytvinenko
Homes by Nellie-Working with Buyers & Sellers - Raleigh, NC
919-210-9992, Raleigh - Cary NC Real Estate

I'm wondering why these "ceremonies" with respect to our great country are disappearing...slowly but surely?  Military bases not included, Virginia. 

I don't have school-aged children any more, but I'll be asking around - do they even say the "Pledge" any more in school?

or ever learn the words to the National Anthem?!

It's Memorial Day weekend. Not just a time to go to the  beach.  .......

May 28, 2011 05:24 PM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Nellie -- I like your last comment.  Too many people think that Memorial Day is just a day off that kicks off the start of summer.  They don't give much thought, if any, to the reason why we celebrate this day.  Very sad.....

May 29, 2011 10:29 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Nellie and I missed this post when it came out, I really like it and have featured it at ...

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Jun 14, 2011 07:57 PM