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 1917, accepted by
the United States House of Representatives on April 3, 1918.
