Pledging Allegiance to the Flag in a School in Puerto Rico 1946

"Pledging Allegiance to the Flag in a School in Puerto Rico" is a 1946 black and white photograph by Jack Delano. The photograph captures a young girl standing in a classroom, holding the American flag. The image highlights the complexities of American identity and its influence on Puerto Rican culture. Delano, known for his work documenting social issues and everyday life during the Great Depression and World War II, uses a straightforward composition to depict the scene, leaving the viewer to consider the deeper meaning of the image. The photograph is currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.