What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

The Pledge of Allegiance is a short promise people in the U.S. sometimes say at school or public events. When you say it, you are expressing loyalty to the country as a whole and what it stands for.

The Pledge of Allegiance is a short promise Americans say to show unity and patriotism. It is directed to the U.S. flag as a symbol of the country and its people.