The American's Creed
by William Tyler Page
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, justice, 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.
–Written 1917, accepted by the United States House of Representatives on April 3, 1918.
HISTORIC DOCUMENTS
- Magna Carta
- The Letter of Columbus to Luis De Sant Angel Announcing His Discovery
- The Mayflower Compact
- Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges
- Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death
- The Declaration of Independence
- Articles of Confederation
- Constitution of the United States
- Bill of Rights and Later Amendments
- Petition from the Pennsylvania Society for the Abolition of Slavery
- To those who keep slaves, and approve the practice
- Washington's Farewell Address
- The Star Spangled Banner
- The Monroe Doctrine
- Harkins to American People
- Daniel Webster's "Seventh of March" Speech
- Lincoln's House Divided Speech
- Lincoln's First Inaugural Address
- The Emancipation Proclamation
- Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address
- The Gettysburg Address
- The Pledge of Allegiance
- The American's Creed
- FDR's Infamy Speech
- The Economic Bill of Rights
- Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You
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