The English demanded that they swear an oath of allegiance to George I ... promised never to take up arms in case of war against the kingdom of England." Philipps could reassure London that ...

During the ceremony, candidates will take an oath or affirmation of allegiance to the Crown and a pledge of loyalty to the United Kingdom and His Majesty the King. Candidates will then be presented ...

you said the Pledge of Allegiance either daily/weekly. As elected members of the Senate/House, you also took an Oath of Office.

During the American Revolution, General George Washington required all officers to subscribe to an oath renouncing any allegiance to King George III and pledging their fidelity to the United States.