Grave of Francis Bellamy - Rome, NY - New York Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

text: "Historical Marker The Grave of Francis Bellamy born 1855- died 1931 writer-editor-preacher in August-1892 he authored the pledge of Allegiance Oneida County D.P.W. 1970"

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"The Grave of Francis Bellamy in Rome, New York. Bellamy was a minister whom penned the Pledge of Allegiance to support a 1890s campaign to place an American flag in every classroom."

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"The pledge he wrote was first used on October 21, 1892, the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of America."

Marker Name: The Grave of Francis Bellamy Marker Type: Roadside Agency: Oneida County D.P.W. Dedication Date: 1970 City/Town/Village Name: Rome County: Oneida Region: Central Leatherstocking (Region 6) Website: [Web Link]

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