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Publication in The Youth's Companion

When
September 8, 1892
Where
The Youth's Companion
Part of
Pledge of Allegiance first recited in US public schools for Columbus quadricentennial

Francis Bellamy's revised pledge was published in the September 8, 1892, issue of The Youth's Companion as part of the National Public-School Celebration.

Bellamy found Balch's verse too juvenile and composed a new text in August 1892. The magazine published this version on September 8, immediately using it in the campaign to promote patriotic education in public schools.

Sources

  1. Pledge of Allegiance Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
  2. Francis Bellamy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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