Fargo School Board Reinstates the Pledge of Allegiance After National Public Outcry

Fargo School Board Reinstates the Pledge of Allegiance After National Public Outcry
New U.S. citizens recite the Pledge of Allegiance during their naturalization ceremony at George Washington's residence in Mount Vernon, Virginia, on July 4, 2022. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images
Jeff Louderback
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After criticism from conservative lawmakers and backlash from citizens nationwide, the Fargo Board of Education on Aug. 18 voted to reverse course on its previous week’s decision to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance before its meetings.

On Aug. 9, seven of the board’s nine members, including four newcomers who took office in June, voted to cancel a previous board measure that was instituted in March before the election.

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Jeff Louderback covers news and features on the White House and executive agencies for The Epoch Times. He also reports on Senate and House elections. A professional journalist since 1990, Jeff has a versatile background that includes covering news and politics, business, professional and college sports, and lifestyle topics for regional and national media outlets.
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