The American's Creed

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Today, I had the honor of buying lunch for Ed Pepping, one of the medics of Easy Company, 2-506th PIR - The Band of Brothers.

Among the many stories we shared, he told me when he went to school as young kid, in addition to reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, they also sung "My Country 'Tis of Thee" and recited The American's Creed:

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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.

It was written in 1917, by William Tyler Page and was accepted by the House of Representatives in April 1918.

I don't know when this was stopped in the schools, but it is indeed a profound, and quite accurate summary. I attached a pic of me and Ed. The guy is sharp as a whip and we had a great lunch.

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!

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I tip my hat to you for buying the man lunch, and thanks for relaying the story.

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[Remster 30]

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I attached a pic of me and Ed.

Which one are you?


As a non yank, I think the Creed is a well written pledge.

If I were american, and if I had kids, I wouldn't mind at all if they recited it. And you know how much of a commy picko fascist I am!

Remster

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Today, I had the honor of buying lunch for Ed Pepping, one of the medics of Easy Company, 2-506th PIR - The Band of Brothers.

Among the many stories we shared, he told me when he went to school as young kid, in addition to reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, they also sung "My Country 'Tis of Thee" and recited The American's Creed:

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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.

It was written in 1917, by William Tyler Page and was accepted by the House of Representatives in April 1918.

I don't know when this was stopped in the schools, but it is indeed a profound, and quite accurate summary. I attached a pic of me and Ed. The guy is sharp as a whip and we had a great lunch.

Well written. Too bad the moralist freaks got involved and threw GOD in many works like this; really trashes it and undermines the 1st gov establishment of religion.

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Well written. Too bad the moralist freaks got involved and threw GOD in many works like this; really trashes it and undermines the 1st gov establishment of religion.

Looks like you have as much understanding of the 1st Amendment as you do of the 2nd - that is, little to none.

Mike
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Today, I had the honor of buying lunch for Ed Pepping, one of the medics of Easy Company, 2-506th PIR - The Band of Brothers.

Among the many stories we shared, he told me when he went to school as young kid, in addition to reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, they also sung "My Country 'Tis of Thee" and recited The American's Creed:

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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.

It was written in 1917, by William Tyler Page and was accepted by the House of Representatives in April 1918.

I don't know when this was stopped in the schools, but it is indeed a profound, and quite accurate summary. I attached a pic of me and Ed. The guy is sharp as a whip and we had a great lunch.

That's awesome, Max...The Latest Generation meets The Greatest Generation.

Did you get to talk about how military emergency medicine has changed since he schlepped a medic's bag?

mh
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"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat."

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Today, I had the honor of buying lunch for Ed Pepping, one of the medics of Easy Company, 2-506th PIR - The Band of Brothers.

Among the many stories we shared, he told me when he went to school as young kid, in addition to reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, they also sung "My Country 'Tis of Thee" and recited The American's Creed:

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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.

It was written in 1917, by William Tyler Page and was accepted by the House of Representatives in April 1918.

I don't know when this was stopped in the schools, but it is indeed a profound, and quite accurate summary. I attached a pic of me and Ed. The guy is sharp as a whip and we had a great lunch.

Well written. Too bad the moralist freaks got involved and threw GOD in many works like this; really trashes it and undermines the 1st gov establishment of religion.

Really, would you please share the revised text of this creed? Also, please provide a date as to when this revision was made.

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!

[Gawain 0]

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Today, I had the honor of buying lunch for Ed Pepping, one of the medics of Easy Company, 2-506th PIR - The Band of Brothers.

Among the many stories we shared, he told me when he went to school as young kid, in addition to reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, they also sung "My Country 'Tis of Thee" and recited The American's Creed:

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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.

It was written in 1917, by William Tyler Page and was accepted by the House of Representatives in April 1918.

I don't know when this was stopped in the schools, but it is indeed a profound, and quite accurate summary. I attached a pic of me and Ed. The guy is sharp as a whip and we had a great lunch.

That's awesome, Max...The Latest Generation meets The Greatest Generation.

Did you get to talk about how military emergency medicine has changed since he schlepped a medic's bag?

mh
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Very little, but the people who were escorting Ed manufacture today's modern aid bag which is carried by each soldier. Ed liked sharing stories about some of the mischief the guys got into while they were still staging in England. He told a few stories from post-D-Day, but when he got wounded, he didn't remember so much.

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!