Skip to content
1872–1931

AN AMERICAN CREED

Everard Jack Appleton

Straight thinking, Straight talking, Straight doing, And a firm belief in the might of right.

Patience linked with patriotism, Justice added to kindliness, Uncompromising devotion to this country, And active, not passive, Americanism.

Cookies on Poetry Cove

We use cookies to remember your language preference and — only with your consent — to learn how Poetry Cove is used. You can change your mind any time.
AN AMERICAN CREED · Everard Jack Appleton · Poetry Cove