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Congress first codified the Pledge
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In 1954 the Congresstional Act added the words ''under god'' to the Plesdge of Allegience
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Newdow was sued in federal district court in California,because he was arguing that making students listen, even if they choose not to participate, to the words "under god" violates the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment.
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Michael Newdow and his daughter are atheists. One day in 1954 they added the words ''under god'' to the pledge
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(containing the words "under God") violated the First Amendment protection from establishment of religion
