Students Recite "Pledge of Allegiance" in New York, January 1943, and Song Sheet, November 20, 1917

“Pledge of Allegiance” ceremony at a New York Public School in 1943.

Courtesy of Library of Congress, Collins, Marjory, "New York, New York students pledging allegiance to the flag in public school eight in an Italian-American section," January 1943

Description

The photograph, taken by Marjory Collins, is of New York City students reciting the "Pledge of Allegiance." The image was taken in January 1943 at New York Public School 8, which was in a predominantly Italian-American section of the city.

"Pledge of Allegiance to My Flag" Song Sheet

Full Transcript of "Pledge of Allegiance to My Flag" Song Sheet

Source-Dependent Questions

How are the students showing their respect of their country?
Why is the "Pledge of Allegiance" recited at school?

Citation Information

Photograph: Collins, Marjory, "New York, New York students pledging allegiance to the flag in public school eight in an Italian-American section," January 1943. Courtesy of Library of Congress

Song Sheet: Fowler, M.K., "Pledge of Allegiance to My Flag," 20 November 1917. Courtesy of Library of Congress