Pro Patria

Pro Patria

Henry Van Dyke

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Sociedad y ciencias sociales
ISBN:
9781274406798
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'Pro Patria: The Spirit Of America Fighting For Peace' by Henry Van Dyke is a powerful exploration of American identity and the nation’s role in promoting global peace. Van Dyke eloquently captures the essence of patriotism, not as blind allegiance, but as a deep-seated commitment to justice, liberty, and the well-being of all people. This collection of essays and addresses reflects on the historical and cultural values that define America, emphasizing the importance of civic duty and moral responsibility. Van Dyke’s writing is both a celebration of American ideals and a call to action, urging readers to embody the spirit of their nation in the pursuit of a more peaceful and equitable world. His work offers timeless insights into the principles that underpin American society and its aspirations for the future.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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