The light may be fading on the 20th century, but the sun is still
rising on America.

The light may be fading on the 20th century, but the sun is still
rising on America.

O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountains majesties
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O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountains majesties
Above the fruited plain.
America! America! God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea.

Yet, still, from either beach,
The voice of blood shall reach,
More audible than speech,
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Yet, still, from either beach,
The voice of blood shall reach,
More audible than speech,
"We are one!"

I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you. And the people
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I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you. And the people
who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon.

A fully functional multiracial society cannot be achieved without a sense of history and open, honest dialogue.

A fully functional multiracial society cannot be achieved without a sense of history and open, honest dialogue.

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.

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.

This nation is peaceful, but fierce when stirred to anger.

This nation is peaceful, but fierce when stirred to anger.