A man who is good enough to shed his blood for the country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards.
Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
[Both quotes come from separate speeches during 1903 where President Roosevelt was proposing his “Square Deal” as part of the federal government’s progressive reforms.]
Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) was the 26th President of the United States.
The greatest patriotism is to tell your country when it is behaving dishonorably, foolishly, viciously.
What you end up remembering isn’t always the same as what you have witnessed.
Julian Barnes (born 1946) is an English writer. He has also written fictional crime dramas under the pseudonym of Dan Kavanagh.
Where liberty dwells, there is my country.
They who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a Founding Father of the United States. He served his nation as a prominent statesman and effective diplomat.
Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the President.
Presidents come and go, but the Supreme Court goes on forever.
Special Note: Taft is the only person to serve as President as well as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
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Growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, I witnessed many special moments on television. I can still remember the transition from black and white televisions to color. Shows were only available on the “big three” networks as cable offerings wouldn’t arrive for several years.
One of my family’s favorite shows was “The Red Skelton Show.” The show will always remain a classic with the honest and genuine humor (nothing ever offended the viewers). Red Skelton was the consummate professional, and his authentic enthusiasm for entertaining America was present in every show.
At the end of each show, Skelton paid honor and appreciation to his television audience with the simple words, “Goodnight and may God Bless.”
A recent posting of a YouTube video reminded me of the deep patriotism of Red Skelton. I cannot remember seeing this segment so it was a treasure to view. Enjoy Skelton’s serious and throughtful interpretation of the “Pledge of Allegiance” from one of his shows back in 1969. The man clearly loved and cared about America.
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