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se they embody the spirit of service; a willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves。 And yet; at this moment  a moment that will define a generation  it is precisely this spirit that must inhabit us all。

For as much as government can do and must do; it is ultimately the faith and determination of the American people upon which this nation relies。 It is the kindness to take in a stranger when the levees break; the selflessness of workers who would rather cut their hours than see a friend lose their job which sees us through our darkest hours。 It is the firefighter's courage to storm a stairway filled with smoke; but also a parent's willingness to nurture a child; that finally decides our fate。

Our challenges may be new。 The instruments with which we meet them may be new。 But those values upon which our success depends  hard work and honesty; courage and fair play; tolerance and curiosity; loyalty and patriotism  these things are old。 These things are true。 They have been the quiet force of progress throughout our history。 What is demanded then is a return to these truths。 What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility  a recognition; on the part of every American; that we have duties to ourselves; our nation and the world; duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly; firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit; so defining of our character; than giving our all to a difficult task。

This is the price and the promise of citizenship。

This is the source of our confidence  the knowledge that God calls on us to shape an uncertain destiny。

This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed  why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent Mall; and why a man whose father less than 60 years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath。

So let us mark this day with remembrance; of who we are and how far we have traveled。 In the year of America's birth; in the coldest of months; a small band of patriots huddled by dying campfires on the shores of an icy river。 The capital was abandoned。 The enemy was advancing。 The snow was stained with blood。 At a moment when the oute of our revolution was most in doubt; the father of our nation ordered these words be read to the people



Let it be told to the future world 。。。 that in the depth of winter; when nothing but hope and virtue could survive。。。 that the city and the country; alarmed at one mon danger; came forth to meet 'it'。
America。 In the face of our mon dangers; in this winter of our hardship; let us remember these timeless words。 With hope and virtue; let us brave once more the icy currents; and endure what storms may e。 Let it be said by our children's children that when we were tested; we refused to let this journey end; that we did not turn back; nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us; we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations。 


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