What year marked the official recognition of the Pledge of Allegiance?

The Pledge of Allegiance was officially recognized in 1942. This recognition came during a time when the United States was deeply engaged in World War II and aimed to instill a sense of patriotism among its citizens. The Pledge itself was first written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy as part of a campaign to promote patriotism among school children, but it wasn't until the 1942 Flag Code that it received formal recognition and guidelines for its use. By that time, the Pledge had been adopted by schools across the nation, and the decision to officially recognize it helped to standardize its recitation and encourage unity among the American populace during tumultuous times.