Pledge To The Mississippi State Flag
The pledge to the state flag is:
I salute the flag of Mississippi and the sovereign state for which it stands with pride in her history and achievements and with confidence in her future under the guidance of Almighty God. —Read more about this topic: Flag Of Mississippi
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