The American's Creed

FROM THE PATRIOTIC LEGAL ONE
Ralph B. Strickland, Jr.
“Butch”
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.

“The American’s Creed was a result of a nationwide contest for writing a National Creed, which would be a brief summary of the American political faith founded upon things fundamental in American history and tradition.
The contest was the idea of Henry Sterling Chapin, Commissioner of Education of New York State. Over three thousand entries were received, and William Tyler Page was declared to be the winner.
James H. Preston, Mayor of Baltimore, presented an award to Mr.
Page on April 3, 1918 at the House of Representatives Office Building for his effort. The Speaker of the House and the Commissioner of Education of the State of New York accepted the Creed for the United States.
The proceedings relating to the Creed and the award to Mr. Page were printed in the Congressional Record of April 13, 1918.”

The reference material infra is from The Purple Heart Magazine, Volume LXXII (72), Number 6, November/December 2007, page 59.