Francis Bellamy

Francis Bellamy

Francis Julius Bellamy (May 18, 1855 – August 28, 1931) was an American Christian Socialist, Baptist minister, and author, best known for authoring the American Pledge of Allegiance.

Read more about Francis Bellamy:  The Pledge, Political Views

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