Captain Peter Ankeny Chapter, NSDAR
Tulsa, Oklahoma
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 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. |
In 1917, during World War I, a national essay contest was held to develop an American’s Creed. The essay above, submitted by William Tyler Page of Friendship Heights, Maryland, was selected as the winner. Mr. Page was a descendant of both President John Tyler and former Congressman John Page, who served in the House of Representatives from 1789-1797.
William Tyler Page also served as a Congressional Page in 1881.
Mr. Page’s winning essay was accepted by the United States House of Representatives on April 3, 1918.
William Tyler Page also served as a Congressional Page in 1881.
Mr. Page’s winning essay was accepted by the United States House of Representatives on April 3, 1918.
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