| 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 forwhich American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I, therefore, believe it is myduty to my country to love it, to support its constitution, to obey its laws, to respect itsflag, and to defend it against all enemies. |