The controversy over the Bellamy salute had a significant impact on the United States and its perception of patriotism. It led to a reevaluation of US national symbols, a modification of the Pledge of Allegiance, and fostered national unity during a time of global turmoil by their rejecting the Bellamy salute due to its resemblance to the Nazi salute. Additionally, it sparked important discussions about the role of patriotism in a democratic society and the balance between patriotism and civil liberties.
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