Explore Gonzaga University's Urban Art Center's exhibit 'The Pledge of Allegiance' showcasing Reverend Gen Heywood's compelling photos and snippets of the pledge.
Our Pledge of Allegiance was written a full 116 years after the Revolutionary War and Declaration of Independence. The phrase “Under God” wasn’t even in the original text of our pledge: “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”