The American's Creed
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 principals
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. THE AMERICAN' CREED BY WILLIAM TYLER PAGE WAS
ADOPTED BY AN ACT OF CONGRESS, APRIL 6, 1918.
At the conclusion of the
Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin was asked,
"What have you wrought?" "......a Republic, if you can keep it"
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of
the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
One nation
under God, indivisible, with liberty and Justice for all.
My Creed by Dean Alfange
"I do not choose to be a common man.
It is my right to be uncommon.
I seek opportunity to develop whatever talents God gave me - not security.
I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look
after me.
I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to
succeed.
I refuse to barter incentive for a dole.
I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of
fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia.
I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout.
I will never cower before any earthly master nor bend to any threat.
It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act myself,
enjoy the benefits of my creations and to face the world boldly and say - "This,
with God's help, I have done."
All this is what it means to be an American."
