The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise of loyalty to the flag and the Republic of the United States of America. The current official version reads: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." It is usually recited standing, facing the flag, with the right hand over the heart. The pledge expresses devotion and respect to the country, emphasizing unity, liberty, justice, and a nation under God.