1. United States History and Citizenship
Lesson 10
United States History and Citizenship
Special thanks and credit to Mr. Chris Chinchilla and Quartz Hill Young Marines

2. Program Requirements PO.8 – United States History and Citizenship
EO.1 – Understand essential founding documents of the United States.
TLO.a – Recite or sing from memory the lyrics of the National Anthem.
TLO.b – Identify who wrote the National Anthem.
TLO.c – Recite from memory the Pledge of Allegiance.
TLO.d – Identify who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. The National Anthem
Written in September of 1814 by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812
Watching the bombardment of Fort McHenry from Baltimore Harbor and witness the raising of the U.S. flag the morning after the battle
Set to the tune of the popular song “Anacreon in Heaven” and used during military ceremonies by the 1890s
Adopted at the country’s national anthem on March 3, 1931

4. The History

5. The National Anthem Oh, say can you see, by the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave,
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

6. Sing it Proud

7. The National Anthem Oh, say can you see, by the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave,
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

8. What to do When you Hear the Anthem
In uniform, outdoors: face the flag, stand at attention, and salute
If there is no flag, then face the music and salute
In uniform, indoors: face the flag, stand at attention
If there is no flag, then face the music at attention
Out of uniform, outdoors/indoors: face the flag, stand at attention, and place your right hand over your heart
If there is no flag, then face the music at attention with your right hand over heart
You may or may not sing—follow the crowd!
Never, ever take it for granted….

9. The Pledge of Allegiance
What is a pledge?
Noun: a solemn promise or undertaking
Written in August of 1892 by Francis Bellamy
Original pledge:
"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

10. The Pledge of Allegiance
In 1923, another phrase was added:
“the flag of the United States of America”
President Eisenhower encouraged Congress to add final phrase in 1954:
“Under God”

11. The 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."

12. The Words are Everything

13. The 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."

14. Activity: Deeper Meaning
With your team you will be creating interpretations of the documents we’ve discussed today.
Look at the document one line at a time – explain what that line means to you, what you think about it, and/or how it makes you feel.
Ex: “I pledge allegiance”  “I solemnly promise to be devoted”
Once you’ve interpreted each line or phrase of the document, create a poster to display you interpretation. Be creative!
Check with an instructor before you make your poster.

15. Reflection
What did you learn today about the National Anthem or the Pledge of Allegiance?
Why is it important to know the history of these documents?
How do you feel about these documents now that you know the history and meaning behind the words?