I pledge allegiance. . . (I promise to be true)
to the flag. . . (To the symbol of our country)
of the United States of America. . . (A country made up of 50 states and several territories, each with certain rights of its own)
and to the Republic. . . (A country where the people elect representatives from among themselves to make laws for them)
for which it stands, . . . (The flag represents the country)
one Nation under God, . . . (A country whose people are free to believe in God)
indivisible, . . . (The country cannot be slit into parts)
with liberty and justice. . . (With freedom and fairness)
for all. (For every person in the country.)