Final answer:
In 1954, the words 'under God' were added to the Pledge of Allegiance, not taken out.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement is false. In 1954, the words 'under God' were added to the Pledge of Allegiance, not taken out. This addition was made during the early years of the Cold War as a means of contrasting the United States with the 'godless' Soviet Union. The change was seen as an acknowledgment of God or a creator, and it came about as part of the national motto 'In God We Trust' and the inclusion of the phrase 'under God' in the Pledge of Allegiance.