Every morning across the believe in God). The California court agreed, saying the Pledge of Allegiance was unconstitutional.
Two years later, on June 14, 2004, the Supreme Court over-ruled the California courts decision - leaving the words "under God" in the constitution for now. The ruling comes on the 50th anniversary of the addition of the words "under God" to the Pledge.
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Because it is law for doesn't live with him full time), the Supreme Court says that Dr. Newdow doesn't have the legal right to sue on his daughter's behalf. Michael Newdow says he will still continue his fight to have the words "under God" removed from the Pledge.Pledge of Allegiance 101 q65k
If you're unfamiliar with the Pledge of Allegiance, here's what it says:"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."
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Children across the challenge the Pledge. If, for instance, Michael Newdow had full custody of his daughter, the result of this court case may have been different."Under God" - The History e6a19
Many argued that removing the words "under God" would be tampering with American tradition, but the truth is, the phrase "under God" was not added to the Pledge of Allegiance until 1954. During the Cold War, the words were added to separate the United States from the "godless Communists".What do you think about the Pledge of Allegiance debate? !
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