The American’s Creed

As a child, my wife was a member of the Children of the American Revolution. Each month, when they met, they participated in a Flag ceremony, in which they recited the American’s Creed, written by William Tyler Page (Clerk of the House of Representatives). The Creed was originally adopted by the House of Representatives in 1918, and reads 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 republic; a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union and 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.” William Tyler Page

I wonder if the House of Representatives has recited this creed recently? If they have, they either do not understand it or choose not to follow many of these principles.