Francis Julius Bellamy (May 18, 1855 – August 28, 1931) was an American Christian socialist Baptist minister and author.[1] He is best known for writing the original version of the Pledge of Allegiance in 1892.
Damn, when/where was that? I was raised in Alabama and didn't stand/recite the pledge a few times in high school around 2010 and didn't get in trouble for it. Definitely got some snide remarks and looks, but never actually in trouble.
