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allegiance

[uh-lee-juhns] / əˈli dʒəns /


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A 1778 document with George Washington’s signature floating above the Oath of Allegiance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

I led everyone gathered in the auditorium in a rousing recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Soon, we would raise our right hands and swear the Oath of Allegiance to the United States in a ceremony that is known as both solemn and celebratory.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

Included with scripture is the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Pledge of Allegiance and the handwritten lyrics to singer Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.”

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2024

Then there was the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez




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