Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Red skelton recites the pledge of allegiance that he learned as a boy in 1923 from his teacher who gave the meaning of the words. It has been left out of his version or was never in the original. Pledge dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity.
The pledge of allegiance by red skelton as a schoolboy, one of red skelton s teachers explained the words and meaning of the pledge of allegiance to his class. The statement he made at the end, i think, tells it all. Laswell, and it seems as though it is becoming monotonous to you. Red skelton the pledge of allegiance 1969, vinyl discogs. The following clip is from the red skelton hour back in 1969. Red skeltons heartfelt explanation of the meaning of the.
His verison of the pledge of allegiance, is the best i have heard. Ive been listening to you boys and girls recite the pledge of allegiance all semester and it. Skelton s story refers to events that took place prior to 1954. Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the united states. The best pledge of allegiance video on youtube was made with 31 indiana kids, red skelton s home state. It has since been twice read into the congressional record of the united states and has received numerous awards. Pledge of allegiance, wordbyword meaning explained by. Video every american needs to watch this video red skelton s 1969 pledge of allegiance. If i may, may i extend skeltoh and try to hand to you the role of each word. Tweet guns save lives is not supported by ads and is ran as an independent project. Notes 1980s promotional giveaway from burger king from the red skelton hour, january 14, 1969 the auravision logo reads. The pledge of allegiance from red skelton hour, january 14, 1969. In 1969, red skelton demonstrated on his cbs television program how a teacher gave a word by word explanation of the pledge of allegiance, according to the official red skelton web site.
Since i was a small boy, two states have been added to our country and two words have been added to the pledge of allegiance. Skelton was remembered for onscreen characters like freddie the freeloader and for his iconic interpretation of the pledge of allegiance. A a schoolboy, one of red skelton s teachers explained the words and meaning of the pledge of allegiance to his class. Red skelton and the pledge of allegiance page 2 seeking answers. Back in 1969, red skelton on his television show presented the pledge of allegiance, as hed been taught it in the fourth grade by his teacher, a mr. Red skelton pledge of allegiance popular christian videos. From the red skelton hour, cbs tv, january 14, 1969. We the kids were given permission from red skelton s wife to use his original wording on the pledge. Ive been listening to you boys and girls recite the pledge of allegiance all semester, said mr. Red skeltons pledge of allegiance red skelton was a. Rendition of red skeltons pledge of allegiance presented.
Along with his intense commitment to freemasonry, skelton also pledged his full allegiance to america. Red skelton s pledge of allegiance was first introduced on the red skelton show on january 14, 1969. I personally thought that red skelton did a nice job and the fact that he did not even mention god until the very end and then with an explanation was lets say to appropriate. The pledge of allegiance by red skelton on amazon music. Skelton later wrote down, and eventually recorded, his recollection of this lecture. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic, for which it stands. Red skelton what the pledge means to me this was first broadcast on. Red s pledge was twice read into the congressional record of the united states and received numerous awards. I worked in the summer and went to school in the winter.
Lasswell, the principal of vincennes high school called us all together, and he says, uh, boys and girls, i have been listening to you recite the pledge of allegiance all semester, and it seems that it has become monotonous to you. Laswell, who felt his students had come to think of the pledge of allegiance as merely something to recite in class each day. The banning of the pledge of allegiance red skelton. Happy independence day and red skeltons reading of the.
Skelton said that he learned this in 1923 when he was a boy after his teacher commented that a recitation of the pledge of allegiance by his class had been. Red skelton the pledge of allegiance grand lodge of iowa. Full text and video of red skeltons pledge of allegiance commentary. Red skelton the pledge of allegiance from the red skelton hour, january 14, 1969 getting back to school, i remember a teacher that i had. One of his bestknown routines was the pledge of allegiance, in which he explained the pledge word by word. If you support this project please consider supporting us on patreon. Not wanting the pledge of allegiance to become just a rote exercise for school children, he presented an annotated version in his own inimitable style.
Remember this red skeltons rendition of the pledge of. Red skelton the pledge of allegiance square, flexidisc. On january 14, 1969, red touched the hearts of millions of americans with his pledge of allegiance, in which he explained the meaning of each and every word. Skelton began developing his comedic and pantomime skills from the age of 10, when he became part of a traveling medicine show. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. When i was a small boy in vincennes, indiana, i heard, i think, one of the most outstanding speeches i ever heard in my life. In 1969, red skelton performed a selfwritten monologue about the pledge of allegiance at. Red returned to live performances after his television days ended. The pledge of allegiance as explained by red skelton. First told on the red skelton show on january 14 1969. Its a powerful presentation, and i urge you to follow the text link above and read it for yourself or listen to red present it. Famous american comedian, red skelton, explains the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, wordbyword, from a memorized lecture given to.
Watch the video for the pledge of allegiance from red skelton s the pledge of allegiance for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The mission of we the kids is to reach, educate and inspire. Red skelton on his television program as he related the story of his teacher, mr. Pledge of allegiance by red skelton llerrah ecards. The pledge of allegiance from red skelton hour, january 14. Pledge of allegiance free american history powerpoints. When is the last time you heard the pledge of allegiance recited like the great late christian comedian red skelton. His recollection and later recording of the lecture is below, followed by his own observation. An activity of columbia special products a product of cbs records other versions 5 of 6.
Red skelton, one of americas best loved comedians and star of motion pictures, radio and television, was also a true patriot. A side matrix number zsp86501f etched in runout on one side, b side matrix number zsp86511d. In the end, it will be up to americans to decide the fate of the pledge of allegiance in school. In 1969, red skelton gave his personal view of the pledge of allegiance.
Read about red skelton s pledge of allegiance by red skelton and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Getting back to school, i remember a teacher that i had. Red skelton and the pledge of allegiance anandtech. The last sentence was a prophecy of what would happen decades later. As a schoolboy, one of red skelton s teachers explained the words and meaning of the pledge of allegiance to his class. He was one of the funniest comedians that has ever lived. Video every american needs to watch this video red. I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The following words were spoken by the late red skelton on his television program as he related the story of his teacher, mr. I left home when i was 10 years old because i was hungry. Red skelton couldnt have been more right about that. This is red skelton pledge of allegiance by scottish rite nmj usa on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love.
In 1969, comic red skelton lamented on his weekly television show that the pledge of allegiance might someday be considered a prayer and eliminated from public schools. Red skeltons pledge of allegiance john hawkins right. And now, connections and girls, let me arrive you control the contrary of allegiance percent version below skelyon directly from universal. If you were alive, you may even remember this classic moment when red talks about our nations pledge. Skelton resite the pledge of allegiance leason to every word, and the meaning of each word. He was best known for his national radio and television shows between 1937 and 1971, especially as host of the television program the red skelton show. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Red skelton burger king pledge of allegiance for sale. The following words were spoken by the late red skelton on his television program january 14, 1969 as he related the story, when he was a kid, of his teacher, mr. Comedian red skelton explains the pledge of allegiance.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands. June 14, 2015 a salute to old glory, we revisit an alltime classic rendition of the pledge of allegiance. In doing so he did not take away anything from the original meaning of the pledge of allegiance. This is red skelton pledge of allegiance by scottish rite nmj usa on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Red skelton the pledge of allegiance we had just finished reciting the pledge of allegiance, and he mr. Red red skeltons commentary on the pledge of allegiance. The pledge of allegiance by red skelton, january 14, 1969 the following words were spoken by the late red skelton on his television program, january 14, 1969, as he related the story of his teacher, mr. Richard red skelton who was professionally known as red skelton was an american comic. The pledge of allegiance states one nation under god. Red skelton the pledge of allegiance the circus 7 45. Another red skelton staple, a pantomime of the crowd at a small town parade as the american flag passes by, reflected red skelton s rural, americana tastes.
When just school age, red skelton had a teacher who analyzed the pledge of allegiance explaining the words and the meanings. Since i was a small boy, two states have been added to our nation, and two words have been added. Red skelton laments in 1969 that the pledge of allegiance might someday be considered a prayer and eliminated from public schools. The late comedian red skelton shares his prophetic views of the american pledge of allegiance to the flag, recorded some 40 years ago in. I remember watching red skelton on tv when i growing up.
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