FRANCIS M. BELLAMY
American editor and miscellaneous writer (1856 - 1931)
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We, therefore, on this anniversary of America, present the Public
School as the proudest and noblest expression of the principle of
enlightenment which Columbus grasped by faith. We uplift the
system of free and universal education as the master-force which,
under God; has been informing each of our generations with the
peculiar truths of Americanism. America, therefore, gathers her
sons around the schoolhouse to-day as the institution closest to
the people, most characteristic of the people, and fullest of
hope for the people. To-day America's fifth century begins. The
world's twentieth century will soon be here. To the thirteen
millions now in the American schools the command of the coming
years belongs. We, the youth of America, who to-day unite to
march as one army under the sacred flag, understand our duty. We
pledge ourselves that the flag shall not be stained, and that
America shall mean equal opportunity and justice for every
citizen, and brotherhood for the world.
- [Discovery Day]
Last Revised: 2008 April 9
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