"The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism.... It should be the highest ambition of every American to extend his views beyond himself, and to bear in mind that his conduct will not only affect himself, his country, and his immediate posterity; but that its influence may be co-extensive with the world, and stamp political happiness or misery on ages yet unborn." --George Washington
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Asylum of the oppressed of every nation.
Asylum of the oppressed of every nation.
This nation is peaceful, but fierce when stirred to anger.
This nation is peaceful, but fierce when stirred to anger.
When asked what State he hails from,
Our sole reply shall be,
He comes from Appomattox
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When asked what State he hails from,
Our sole reply shall be,
He comes from Appomattox
And its famous apple tree.
America has not led but fled on the issue of global warming.
America has not led but fled on the issue of global warming.
This is my home. Home is where the disease is. As long as I stay in America, I'll never run read more
This is my home. Home is where the disease is. As long as I stay in America, I'll never run out of subjects for songs.
Out where the handclasp's a little stronger,
Out where the smile swells a little longer,
That's where read more
Out where the handclasp's a little stronger,
Out where the smile swells a little longer,
That's where the West begins.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter, and lose our freedoms, it will be because we read more
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter, and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
From many to make one.
[Lat., Ex pluribus unum facere.]
From many to make one.
[Lat., Ex pluribus unum facere.]
Our purpose now is to reclaim democracy itself. We are here to affirm that when Americans stand up and speak read more
Our purpose now is to reclaim democracy itself. We are here to affirm that when Americans stand up and speak their minds and say America can do better, that is not a challenge to patriotism; it is the heart and soul of patriotism.
