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Today in History: Pledge of Allegiance Debuts in Public Schools

10/12/2025

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On October 12, 1892, the Pledge of Allegiance was first recited in public schools to mark the opening of the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This event celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas and significantly influenced American culture, architecture, and national identity.

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On October 12, 1892, the Pledge of Allegiance was first recited in public schools to mark the opening of the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This event celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas and significantly influenced American culture, architecture, and national identity.