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The
American Creed
is a term used to refer to the idea that the defining element of American identity, first formulated by
Thomas Jefferson
and elaborated by many others,
[1]
includes liberty, equality, justice, and humanity. Not to be confused with
Dean Alfange's "An American's Creed"
.
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The American's Creed (resolution)
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"
The American's Creed
" is the title of a resolution passed by the
U.S. House of Representatives
on April 3, 1918. It is a statement written in 1917 by
William Tyler Page
as an entry into a patriotic contest that he won.
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.
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William Tyler Page,
The American's Creed
,
[2]
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