I wanted to post this here in light of what it meant to me when I first saw it aired. I meant to post it on the 4th and forgot....

Please do not make this a heated politcal discussion. But do however, let us know if you have or have not seen it. It couldn't be produced any better than Red made it.

It was posted in another forum and I haven't seen it in years. Brought a tear to my eye..... please listen to his last words too.

 

 

These are the changes it endured over the years... bold lettering depicting changes.

 

1892
"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the republic for which it stands, one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

1892 to 1922
"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the republic for which it stands: one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

1923
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the republic for which it stands; one Nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all."

1924 to 1954
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands; one Nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all."

1954 to present
"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."

Another I recall stuck in my head from all the years of toons..

Sorry, can't find youtube version of the full toon. So excuse if religion bothers you.

Note: Under God was not added till after this toon was released.

Here is the link... great toon..

 

http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=DZKPWLNX

I wanted to post this here in light of what it meant to me when I first saw it aired. I meant to post it on the 4th and forgot....

Please do not make this a heated politcal discussion. But do however, let us know if you have or have not seen it. It couldn't be produced any better than Red made it.

It was posted in another forum and I haven't seen it in years. Brought a tear to my eye..... please listen to his last words too.

 

These are the changes it endured over the years... bold lettering depicting changes.

 

1892

"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the republic for which it stands, one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

 

1892 to 1922

"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the republic for which it stands: one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

 

1923

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the republic for which it stands; one Nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all."

 

1924 to 1954

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands; one Nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all."

 

1954 to present

"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."

 

Seeing Red Skelton do this reminded me of a similar event with a similar celebrity.  Jackie "Moms" Mabley was an African American comedienne in the 60s-80s in the "Redd Foxx" class of comedians .  Known for her standup comedic genius, often without the benefit of her dentures.     She was a mastermind at her routines.... all but one.

 

Several talk show hosts of the era tried to get Moms to sing the Dion song, "Abraham, Martin & John" on air, which she wanted and always tried to do seriously. Problem is, every time she started it, she could not finish. She would end up losing it and just breaking down in tears.

 

 

Finally, Merv Griffin got her to do it and finish it - Moms Mabley - Abraham, Martin and John.

Yep, she was a sweetie... Always had me laughing....