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Title 4, Chapter 1 of the U.S. Code (a.k.a. the Flag Code) requires it.

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You use your right hand because your heart is located on the left side of your body, so you are placing your hand over your heart.

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Q: Why do you use your right hand while saying the pledge of allegiance?
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What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the pledge of allegiance?

Hshaa


What pledge of allegiance do you pledge to do?

my pledge is to laugh at denver and jason while they drink camel urine and go human centipede on there pets and family members.


How was the stance changed while saying the pledge and why?

The stance while saying the pledge is changed from mabye tired or any mood the room or crowd or group is in, to respectfull, and honoring. i had to do a report on this so this is what a teacher or anyone would like to hear. :)


What does the republic stand for in the Pledge of Allegiance?

We say,"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,and to the republic for which it stands,one nation..."The republic "for which it stands" is the United States. Make sense now?


Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?

Francis Bellamy is the author of the Pledge of Allegiance.It was published on September 8, 1892. It had such an impact on America that the pledge was born. Francis Bellamy (1855 - 1931), a Baptist minister, wrote the original Pledge in August 1892. He was a Christian Socialist. In his Pledge, he is expressing the ideas of his first cousin, Edward Bellamy, author of the American socialist utopian novels, Looking Backward (1888) and Equality(1897).Francis Bellamy wrote the orignial pledge in 1892 It read: "I Pledge Allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all." In 1923 the words "my flag" were changed to "the Flag of the United States of America." The words "Under God" were added to the pledge in 1954.

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What does haiti do while saying their pledge of allegiance?

they stand and put their hands right side and look at the flag


What two things do you show loyalty to when you say the pledge of allegiance?

If you are wearing a hat, you should remove it while saying the pledge of allegiance. You should also stand, and place your right hand over your heart.


What two things do you show loyalty when you say the pledge of allegiance?

If you are wearing a hat, you should remove it while saying the pledge of allegiance. You should also stand, and place your right hand over your heart.


How could you Use unpatriotic in a sentence?

Americans would be considered to be unpatriotic if they were to remain sitting while saying the Pledge of Allegiance, unless they are handicapped or injured.


Can military members say the pledge of allegiance while in uniform?

yes


What pledge of allegiance do you pledge to do?

my pledge is to laugh at denver and jason while they drink camel urine and go human centipede on there pets and family members.


What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the pledge of allegiance?

Hshaa


What are the things American students have to respect while doing the pledge of allegiance?

They have to pay attention listen and say it loud yet respectfully


How was the stance changed while saying the pledge and why?

The stance while saying the pledge is changed from mabye tired or any mood the room or crowd or group is in, to respectfull, and honoring. i had to do a report on this so this is what a teacher or anyone would like to hear. :)


Why do you put your hand over your heart when reciting the pledge of allegiance?

the real reson, no matter what anyone says, patroism(excuse the spelling). You say the pledge, and by putting your hand on your heart believe in the pledge. Same as a solider saluting while the flag is being raised. because we love America


Does your child legally have to say the pledge?

I assume you are referring to the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools. The answer is no. It is federal law, under the First Amendment's free speech clause, that children may not be required to recite the Pledge. Children who don't want to do it, for whatever reason, can stand or sit respectfully while the others recite the Pledge. Schools are prohibited from forcing children to recite the pledge, and schools are prohibited from punishing those students for refusing to recite the pledge. However, any students who harass those who don't say the Pledge are subject to discipline or even expulsion.


Do you have to stand when the pledge to the American flag is done?

There is no law requiring you to do so. If you feel patriotic and wish to participate in the pledge, then stand, put your hand over your heart, and recite it. You can also stand respectfully and remain silent if you have any objection to the pledge (e.g. some people do for religious reasons, or for political reasons). Sitting while others stand and recite the pledge is your right, but people will undoubted be offended by this so be prepared to engage in a conversation with people about your decision.