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 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.”
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.
Serve selflessly for a peaceful nation.
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When to use this quote
- political rally
- public speech
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can liberty be preserved today?
- What role does faith play in governance?
May oversimplify complex issues.