In the late 1800's children in school would pledge allegiance to the United States of America with the Bellamy salute. The salute was performed with a straight arm and palm up. This continued for many years. However, during World War II the straight arm salute became controversial so Congress ended it in December 1942. It was replaced with the hand over the heart.
The following photo is a glimpse into America's past. The date on the back of this photo is April 1942 but no location is given. It may have been taken in Vermont because it was found with other photographs from a local estate. The photograph is a rare find but a valuable window into American history.
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