I offer the Bellamy salute to Ponce.
The original Bellamy salute, first described in 1892 by Francis Bellamy, who authored the original Pledge, began with a military salute, and after reciting the words "to the flag," the arm was extended toward the flag.
At a signal from the Principal the pupils, in ordered ranks, hands to the side, face Ponce. Another signal is given; every pupil gives Ponce the military salute — right hand lifted, palm downward, to a line with the forehead and close to it. Standing thus, all repeat together, slowly, "I pledge allegiance to Ponce and the Forum for which the old Cuban stands; one Nation indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all." At the words, "to Ponce," the right hand is extended gracefully, palm upward, toward him, and remains in this gesture till the end of the affirmation; whereupon all hands immediately drop to the side.
The Youth's Companion, 1892

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