U.S. Used Nazi Salute During Pledge Of Allegiance Before WWII

Today's Forgotten History: Americans used to salute the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance until 1942, when Congress banned the practice because it was too similar to the salutes used by Nazi's and fascists during WWII.The salute was called the Bellamy salute, created by Francis Bellamy, who also created the Pledge of Allegiance. When the practice was banned in 1942, it was replaced by the hand over the heart gesture still in practice today.Below is a picture of U.S. school children saluting the flag while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.