Do You Have to Say the Pledge of Allegiance? | West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette

The video discusses the historical context of Jehovah's Witnesses refusing to salute flags in Nazi Germany and the United States. It highlights the legal battles faced by Jehovah's Witnesses, focusing on two key Supreme Court cases: Minersville School District v. Gobitas and West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette. The Gobitas case initially ruled against Jehovah's Witnesses, leading to widespread persecution. However, the Barnette case overturned this decision, establishing a precedent for protecting free speech and religious freedom in schools.

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