he Pledge of Allegiance was made official in 1893. It was not until June 14, 1954, also known as Flag Day, that the words "under God" were added. As President Dwight D. Eisenhower approved of the addition of the words, he said, "In this way we are reaffirming the transcendence of religious faith in America's heritage and future; in this way we shall constantly strengthen those spiritual weapons which forever will be our country's most powerful resource in peace and war." This was the last amendment of the Pledge of Allegiance.
             Today we, as Americans, stand proudly and pledge to our country love, honor, and loyalty. Without our faith and reliance in God, the United States of America would not be `united'. These
             fifty individual states are united under the Divine supremacy of God, "our most powerful resource" (according to the words of President Eisenhower). As the textbooks state that those who sought religious freedom were the founders of America, it is evident that people's belief in God is what has sustained this country's unity
             Though many people find the phrase "One Nation Under God" uncomfortable, it should still remain in the Pledge of Allegiance. There is no law that forces one to say the Pledge of Allegiance against his or her will. If one chooses not to do so, he or she could observe a moment of silence while others say the Pledge. Therefore, there should be no reason for the elimination of the phrase "One Nation Under God."
             Whether one goes to a church, temple, mosque, synagogue, or any other place of worship, this person is paying respect to God. There are many different ways of paying reverence to God, and the different religions and traditions of the world are what make America so diverse. The phrase "One Nation Under God" has a
             deeper meaning; it illustrates that the diverse people of this nation acknowledge the existence of the Supreme Being.
             When Americans say the Pledge, they say it with pride. However
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