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World War I scrapbook: The American's CreedEntry/Object ID
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Clippings and memorabilia from World War I scrapbook compiled by Dr. Naaman H. Keyser, inside cover [page 1]
"The American's Creed" glued into the front cover. Appears to have been published by the Baltimore Sun as an insert, circa 1918. The Creed is as follows: "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 republicl 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." Caption in bottom right corner: "The American's Creed by Wm Tyler Page- Awarded $1000.00 Baltimore Sun prize presented to Dr. Claxton, U. S. Commissioner of Education by Speaker Champ Clark and ex-Speaker Cannon- Recorded in House of Representatives April 6th, 1918." At top of page- eagle and United States flag, in color.
Pages are 7.5 x 10".Photograph Details
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