Greer Public School Certificate: The American's Creed

Title

Greer Public School Certificate: The American's Creed

Accession Number

2026.31.44.6

Accession Date

1 September 2026

Accession Creator

Sophie Pendergraft

Depositor

Kala Kennemore

Description

The American's Creed by William Tyler Page

Certificate presented to Larry Leroy Lister congratulating high school graduation.

Date

1955

Storage Location

Box 78, Folder 3

Text

THE AMERICAN’S CREED
By William Tyler Page

I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a Republic; a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect Union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.

I therefore believe it is my duty to my Country to love it; to support its constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag; and to defend it against all enemies.

Presented to Larry Leroy Lister with congratulations upon High School graduation. May the future bring you success, happiness, and achievement in the highest ideals of American citizenship.

Robert T. Ashmore

Member of Congress, Fourth District of South Carolina