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America Quote by Ronald Reagan

“Fellow Americans, our duty is before us tonight. Let us go forward, determined to serve selflessly a vision of man with God, government for people, and humanity at peace. For it is now our task to tend and preserve, through the darkest and coldest nights, that "sacred fire of liberty" that…” quote by Ronald Reagan
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“Fellow Americans, our duty is before us tonight. Let us go forward, determined to serve selflessly a vision of man with God, government for people, and humanity at peace. For it is now our task to tend and preserve, through the darkest and coldest nights, that "sacred fire of liberty" that President Washington spoke of two centuries ago, a fire that tonight remains a beacon to all oppressed of the world, shining forth from this kindly, pleasant, greening land we call America.”

Ronald Reagan

About This Quote

Source Speech: Inaugural Address, Ronald Reagan, 1981

A call for Americans to uphold liberty, guided by divine vision, despite hardships.

In simple terms: Uphold liberty guided by divine vision.

Key Takeaway

Serve selflessly for a peaceful nation.

Themes

patriotism faith service peace

Mood

inspirational solemn

Type

political historical

When to use this quote

  • political rally
  • public speech
  • historical analysis

Key Concepts

national unity spiritual leadership government purpose

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can liberty be preserved today?
  • What role does faith play in governance?
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