The Pledge of Allegiance, initially non-compulsory, became mandatory in 1942 after a Supreme Court ruling. However, a later reversal in 1943, based on the First Amendment, prohibited compulsory recitation. This landmark case established that the government cannot compel speech. Today, the Pledge is voluntary, with ongoing debates over its wording and constitutional implications.
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Wooley v. Maynard (1977)
In Wooley v. Maynard (1977), the Supreme Court upheld George Maynard's right to cover up the state motto on his license plate, affirming that individuals cannot be coerced into promoting governmental messages they disagree with. This case solidified the notion that individuals have the right to control their own expression and disassociate themselves from government-sanctioned messages, reinforcing the fundamental principle of freedom of conscience.
Greg C. Miller, Author 