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  Should the words "under God" be in the US Pledge of Allegiance?
This site presents in a simple, nonpartisan pro-con format, responses to the core question "Should the words 'under God' be in the US Pledge of Allegiance?" We have divided questions about the topic into the issues and sub-issues listed below. Last updated on 12/3/2008 7:20 AM PST

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Last updated on 12/3/2008 7:20 AM PST