The America I believe in is embodied in the words of our Pledge of Allegiance. Many people say the Allegiance everyday, but do not know what it truly means. I studied and researched a lot and a long time to figure out what this Allegiance means. I would like to explain this Allegiance line by line.


“ I Pledge Allegiance”…I agree to behave in a way that I’m asked to, and to be loyal to the nation I live in. I’m thankful we are one united country. There are so many other continents that are not united such as Africa, who has separate nations. Since they are not united, they are always at war, and unable to sustain people's needs and freedoms. We can be free as Americans.


…“to the flag of the United States of America”…a symbol that represents all 50 states, but shows our unity as one great nation. Each state has different identities, but we can see one united country when we look at our flag.


…“ and to the republic for which it stands”… I believe this is the ideal government. We elect all of our government representatives. Americans have the right to tell our elected officials what we believe is wrong, and have the Bill of Rights to protect us. In other countries, people are afraid to express their opinions. I have been in a mandarin school for five years, and every year a Chinese teacher comes from China to the United States. She is amazed with how we have the right to speak about our government, and to state our thoughts without fear.


…“ One nation under God”… I believe God is protecting and guiding our nation. 


…“ Indivisible”… not divided because of skin, gender, religion, and culture, or states. Instead we embrace our individual differences in America. It is important to embrace our individualism because we are all different people and can each bring an unique perspective to our country. It is kind of like cooking,when you add different ingredients you get a good mixture and blend of flavors.


…“With liberty and justice for all”… I believe In the Bill of Rights. The amendments allow the freedom of religion, of speech, the press, right to assemble, and the rights to petition the government. Therefore, we have total freedom within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authoritative government. In addition, individuals have the right to answer to a crime through a jury of peers in front of a judge, with a lawyer, and we cannot be held for the same offence twice. This is the justice I believe in.


Our Pledge Allegiance personifies the ideals of the America I believe in. Let’s perform these beautiful words written by Francis Bellamy:


“ 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.”




Ariel Legner - Student

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