<P> The Pledge of Allegiance is an oath of allegiance to the United States , addressed to both the flag and the Republic . It was composed by Rear Admiral George Balch in 1887 , and revised by Francis Bellamy in 1892 . In 1942 it was formally adopted by Congress . Congress gave it the name The Pledge of Allegiance in 1945 . In 1954 the words `` under God '' were added . </P>
<P> The Pledge of Allegiance is an oath of allegiance to the United States , addressed to both the flag and the Republic . It was composed by Rear Admiral George Balch in 1887 , and revised by Francis Bellamy in 1892 . In 1942 it was formally adopted by Congress . Congress gave it the name The Pledge of Allegiance in 1945 . In 1954 the words `` under God '' were added . </P>
when did under god get added to pledge
when did under god get added to pledge
In 1954
In 1954