The Gateway to CitizenshipU.S. Government Printing Office, 1956 |
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Stran 1
... Fathers of old , many of the present - day immi- grants fled their native lands to escape bitterness , intolerance , and oppression . Some brought to this country little except courage and hope . Others brought something more : precious ...
... Fathers of old , many of the present - day immi- grants fled their native lands to escape bitterness , intolerance , and oppression . Some brought to this country little except courage and hope . Others brought something more : precious ...
Stran 23
... Father EDWARD FLANAGAN from Ireland , who strengthened the fight against juvenile delinquency with the philosophy " there is no such thing as a bad boy , ” and who was recognized as an inspirational leader working in behalf of American ...
... Father EDWARD FLANAGAN from Ireland , who strengthened the fight against juvenile delinquency with the philosophy " there is no such thing as a bad boy , ” and who was recognized as an inspirational leader working in behalf of American ...
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... fathers were most anxious to find some founda- tion for human liberties , some guarantees of human personality which would escape the clutching , grasping hand of tyranny , dictator and abuse . " The Fathers looked first for their model ...
... fathers were most anxious to find some founda- tion for human liberties , some guarantees of human personality which would escape the clutching , grasping hand of tyranny , dictator and abuse . " The Fathers looked first for their model ...
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... father brought his son to the Forum for induction into Roman citizenship . The origin of the idea of community recognition ceremonies is not known . Here and there community celebrations were held to honor the new citizens from other ...
... father brought his son to the Forum for induction into Roman citizenship . The origin of the idea of community recognition ceremonies is not known . Here and there community celebrations were held to honor the new citizens from other ...
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... a tailgunner in a well - known fighting squadron , the son of a German father and a Fili- pino mother , became a citizen . He had shot down four German 2 planes over the continent within a period of three 44 GATEWAY TO CITIZENSHIP.
... a tailgunner in a well - known fighting squadron , the son of a German father and a Fili- pino mother , became a citizen . He had shot down four German 2 planes over the continent within a period of three 44 GATEWAY TO CITIZENSHIP.
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American citizen American citizenship American Day American's Creed applicants audience Chief Justice church Citizenship Day civil and educational colors Committee Conference Congress Constitution cooperation courtroom defend democracy dignity displayed District Court duty educational authorities Excerpt faith fathers flag foreign-born forget FRANKLIN D freedom God Bless America groups hearts held heritage honor hope human ideals Immigration and Naturalization individual induction ceremony inspirational joint resolution liberty live loyalty Magna Carta mankind means National Education Association native land naturalization ceremonies naturalization proceedings Naturalization Service naturalized citizens never newly naturalized citizens oath of allegiance occasion opening of court opportunity oppressed parade participation patriotic organizations peace persons pledge of allegiance political present principles privileges procedure recognition representatives sacred secure September 17 significance of citizenship song speakers speech spirit stand Star-Spangled Banner stars things tion United States citizenship vote voters words
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Stran 83 - Citizens by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of AMERICAN, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
Stran 83 - Let reverence for the laws be breathed by every American mother to the lisping babe that prattles on her lap; let it be taught in schools, in seminaries, and in colleges; let it be written in primers, spelling books, and in almanacs; let it be preached from the pulpit, proclaimed in legislative halls, and enforced in courts of justice. And, in short, let it become the political religion of the nation...
Stran 114 - I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Stran 78 - Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid...
Stran 166 - I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country...
Stran 167 - That religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence ; and, therefore, all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience ; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
Stran 129 - Sec. 2. (a) It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, the flag may be displayed at night upon special occasions when it is desired to produce a patriotic effect.
Stran 165 - When a prisoner first leaves his cell he cannot bear the light of day : he is unable to discriminate colours, or recognize faces. But the remedy is, not to remand him into his dungeon, but to accustom him to the rays of the sun. The blaze of truth and liberty may at first dazzle and bewilder nations which have become half blind in the house of bondage.
Stran 78 - Having undertaken, for the Glory of God and advancement of the Christian Faith and Honour of our King and Country, a Voyage to plant the First Colony in the Northern Parts of Virginia...
Stran 118 - God give us men ! A time like this demands Strong minds, great hearts, true faith, and ready hands, Men whom the lust of office does not kill ; Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy ; Men who possess opinions and a will; Men who have honor ; men who will not lie; Men who can stand before a demagogue And damn his treacherous flatteries without winking ; Tall men, sun-crowned, who live above the fog In public duty and in private thinking...