"Word added to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954" NYT crossword answer is:
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In 1954, the words "under God" were added to the Pledge of Allegiance in the United States. This addition was made in response to the Cold War and the desire to distinguish the United States from the atheist Soviet Union. The words "under God" were added to the Pledge of Allegiance in order to emphasize the nation's commitment to religious freedom and to recognize the religious beliefs of its citizens.