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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    Make friends with the angels, who though invisible are always with you.... Often invoke them, constantly praise them, and make good use of their help and assistance in all your temporal and spiritual affairs.
    —St. Francis De Sales (1567–1622)