Charlotte school chief requires pledge only in English

Posted on: February 5th, 2007
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“he chief of schools in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County said the Pledge of Allegiance will be recited only in English at graduation ceremonies and other school events.

The decision by School Superintendent Peter Gorman came after a student said the pledge in Spanish last week at a midyear graduation.”

Source: http://www.citizen-times.com
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