Downtown in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pledge of Allegiance
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."This Pledge of Allegiance was composed by Francis Bellamy of Boston, Massachusetts, and was first used publicly at the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Discovery of America, October 12, 1892. It was officially adopted by the Congress of the United States on December 28, 1945, and was amended to include the words "Under God" by the 83rd Congress on June 14, 1954, by Public Law No. 396.
Erected by The American Legion of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • War, Cold. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1954.
Location. 40° 26.348′ N, 79° 59.808′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Downtown. It is on Grant Street just south of 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15219, United States
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (here, next to this marker); Henry Clay Frick (a few steps from this marker); Grant's Hill (a few steps from this marker); The City of Pittsburgh was named by General John Forbes in Honor of William Pitt (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthony Sadowski (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Hobson Richardson, Master Builder & Architect (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 435 times since then and 37 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 14, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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