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No free government now exists in the world, unless where Christianity is acknowledged, and is the religion of the country. Pennsylvania Supreme Court, 1824
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National Archives - Founding Documents
German Historical Museum - First print of the Declaration Of Independence in German
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The balance of power is the scale of peace. The same balance would be preserved were all the world not destitute of arms, for all would be alike; but since some will not, others dare not lay them aside ... Horrid mischief would ensue were one half the world deprived of the use of them ... the weak will become prey to the strong. Thomas Paine, Thoughts on Defensive War
Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom in Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword; because the whole body of the people are armed, and constitute a force superior to any band of regular troops that can be, on any pretence, raised in the United States. A military force, at the command of Congress, can execute no laws, but such as the people perceive to be just and constitutional; for they will possess the power, and jealousy will instantly inspire the inclination, to resist the execution of a law which appears to them unjust and oppressive. Noah Webster, An Examination of the Leading Principles of the Federal Constitution (Philadelphia 1787)
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves. William Pitt in the House of Commons, Nov 18, 1783
A generous parent would have said, 'if there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. Thomas Paine, Common Sense
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Spanning an entire
continent ...
from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean,
the Golden Gate Bridge to the Statue of Liberty,
America stands as a symbol of freedom.
Refuge for the
oppressed ...
offering the possibility of fulfillment of hopes, dreams and ideals to all, regardless of race, color, creed or station in life.
Dreams of freedom
brought diverse peoples to America ...
dreams that are realities for their children
and their children's children.
Uncertain of what the
future holds ...
there is hope
that Americans will stand together
to uphold these dreams, to ensure freedom for all.
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America, bless God!
