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American Creed

Idea of an unifying political belief of Americans

NOTOC 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, includes liberty, equality, justice, and humanity.

The American's Creed (resolution)

thumb|right|upright|195px|"The American's Creed" hung in [[Butler University]]'s [[Arthur Jordan Memorial Hall|Jordan Hall]] "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 [[Gettysburg Address

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.|William Tyler Page|The American's Creed|source=}}

References

Huntington, Samuel. (2004). "Who are we?: The challenges to America's national identity". Simon & Schuster.
(February 4, 2020). "The American's Creed".

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