The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce Centennial
The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce was established in 1912, and will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a year's worth of traditional and one-time events, programs and projects, each with its own "Centennial Spin". The chamber helps improve the business interests of the Rome area and aid the citizens of the Rome area.
On March 14, the Chamber will officially launch its 2012 Membership Drive. Join now to participate in the centennial celebration and to receive health insurance benefits, networking opportunities, and professional development seminars.
Francis Bellamy and the Pledge of Allegiance
Francis Bellamy, author of the the Pledge of Allegiance, is buried in the Rome Cemetery on Jervis Avenue, Rome, New York.
The original wording of the pledge was" I pledge allegiance to my flag, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
In 1954 President Eisenhower singed an Act of Congress, adding the words "under God".