The Americans Creed
by William Tyler Page
Adopted by Congress - 1918
I believe in the United States of America as a
government of the people, by the people, for
the people; whose just powers are derived
from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation of many
sovereign states; a perfect union, one and
inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, and humanity for
which American patriots sacrificed their lives
and fortunes.
I, therefore, believe it is my
duty to my country to love it, to support its
constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its
flag, and to defend it against all enemies.
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