The Pledge of Allegiance is an oath of loyalty given to the country. The pledge was written by Francis Bellamy. He wrote it in September of 1892. It was done for "The Youth's Companion." It was a family magazine. The pledge was written to honor Christopher Columbus. It was the 400-year anniversary of his voyage to America. The pledge was adopted by Congress. It became the official national pledge in 1942. Over the years, there have been minor changes done. They were made in 1892, 1923, and 1924. The final change was done in 1954. Which of these sentences is an appropriate paraphrase?