From 1951 to 1971 - Floyd Sears, and millions like him, accepted the offer (believed the promise) and took a similar oath:
I do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America; that I will serve honestly and faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States, and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
