The American's Creed
by William Tyler Page (c1917)
I believe in the United States of America, as a government of the
people, by the people, [and] for the people, whose just powers
are derived from the consent of the governed. A democracy in a
republic. A sovereign nation [comprised] of many sovereign
states. A perfect union, one and inseparable, established on
those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity, for
which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I
therefore believe that 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 [, foreign or domestic].
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