Constructing Arguments on Pledge of Allegiance

Introduction

The Pledge of Allegiance was consciously created as a means of inspiring patriotism among public school children, an idea that was thought to be particularly important with recently arrived immigrant populations (Feldman, 10).

Claim

Today, the Pledge of Allegiance continues to be an important part of the culture and tradition of American classrooms and the debate is going whether to change the words “Under God” will benefit the school culture or not.

Reason 1

In spite of the inaccuracies of student recitations of the pledge, its daily recitation quickly became part of the culture of American schools. Its official ...