How Corporate Executives Quietly Shaped the Pledge of Allegiance
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Subscribe to our newsletter for more history! https://skippedhistory.substack.com/ In the 1940s and 50s, "Christian libertarians" hoped spiritual arguments would convince US citizens to oppose business regulations and big government. Although their efforts backfired (how delicious), we investigate why US students have pledged allegiance to a nation "under God" ever since.
How Corporate Executives Quietly Shaped the Pledge of Allegiance
How Corporate Executives Quietly Shaped the…
How Corporate Executives Quietly Shaped the Pledge of Allegiance
Subscribe to our newsletter for more history! https://skippedhistory.substack.com/ In the 1940s and 50s, "Christian libertarians" hoped spiritual arguments would convince US citizens to oppose business regulations and big government. Although their efforts backfired (how delicious), we investigate why US students have pledged allegiance to a nation "under God" ever since.