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American Creed Day
April 13, 2022
American Creed Day
Observed – School in session.
Wisconsin Public School Observance Day recognizing the American’s Creed, written in 1917 by William Tyler Page, a messenger in the U.S. House of Representatives. His essay was judged the “best summary of American political faith” in national contest. When an observance day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it should be observed on the preceding Friday or the following Monday.
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, 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.
—Written by
William Tyler Page