Tag Archives: Nations

Like Sand Becomes A Pearl

Posted on December 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

On December 7, 1941, the then Japanese Empire attacked America killing some 2,400 people and bringing the US into World War II. Today is remembered in the US as National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance. Like Sand Becomes A … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It Is the Duty of All Nations To Acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God

Posted on November 16, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God.” – George Washington

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First Principles: People and Nations Are Forged In the Fires of Adversity

Posted on September 16, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“People and nations are forged in the fires of adversity.” – John Adams

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First Principles: It Is the Duty of All Nations To Acknowledge God, Obey His Will, Be Grateful and Humbly Ask His Protection and Favor

Posted on June 15, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“(I)t is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor …” – George Washington, in establishing a day … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Defense of Oneself and Others Is the Primary Law Of Nature and Cannot Be Abrogated

Posted on January 19, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The defense of one’s self, justly called the primary law of nature, is not, nor can it be abrogated by any regulation of municipal law. This principle of defense is not confined merely to the person; it extends to the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It Is The Duty of All Nations To Acknowledge the Providence of God With Gratitude and Obedience

Posted on December 17, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favors.” – George Washington (1789)

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First Principles: America’s Bosom Is Open To Those With Merit and Act Decent and Have Proper Conduct

Posted on October 29, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations and Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges, if by … Continue reading →

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First Principles: To Give Trade A Stable Course, Commercial Policy Should Hold An Equal and Impartial Hand

Posted on October 12, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Harmony, liberal intercourse with all Nations, are recommended by policy, humanity and interest. But even our commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand: neither seeking nor granting exclusive favors or preferences; consulting the natural course of things; diffusing … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt – Iron

Posted on August 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The whispered rumor says the ways of humanity Rest on gold, silver, iron and a heated vanity Doing onto others has become the golden rule Serving takes strength, not the rage of fools This sense of sacred teases in its … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Respect Due the United States Is Lost If It’s Reputation Is of Weakness

Posted on June 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“There is a rank due to the United States, among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness.” – George Washington

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