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The American Creed

The American Creed
By Patrick W. Tuttle

When asked to name the wars that the United States has been involved in since the Civil War there is one most people overlook. It is a forgotten war for America, yet one with valuable significance. From April to August 1898 we were engaged in the Spanish-American War.

The War was mainly fought over the liberation of Cuba. The most notable events history has recorded are the mysterious sinking of the USS Maine, and the tales of Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders. The Spanish-American War marked the first real entry of the United States into world affairs, and in contrast marked the end of the Spanish empire in Asia, the Pacific and the Americas; a decline in Spanish Imperial power began early in the 19th century as a result of Napoleon's invasion.

In the outcome of the Spanish-American War the United States became the protectorate over the territories of Guam, the Philippines, Puerto Rico and Cuba.

The most valuable significance of the Spanish-American War was that this was the first time since the end of the Civil War in 1865, that Northerners and Southerners, whites and blacks had cause to fight against a common enemy of the United States, this helped to ease the scars left from the Civil War. This was an important development since many soldiers in this war were the children of Civil War veterans on both sides and from their service many friendships were formed between soldiers former only know as Union or Confederates, now they all became United States soldiers.

Also, as part of the healing process, across the Nation there grew a heightened level of patriotism. This can truly be found in an entry to a Patriotic Poetry Contest in 1917, submitted by William Tyler Page. The entry hit such a cord with people that on April 3, 1918, the U.S. House of Representative officially made it the American Creed. It reads:

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.

It appears that as American conflicts fade in and out of history, so does American Patriotism; brought to the forefront when convenient then put back on the shelf for another time. Too, the American Creed has followed this same path. Unknown to most Americans its direct references to our citizenship and powerful meaning are timeless. It deserves a more prominent place in our society.

Patrick Tuttle lives in Joplin, Missouri. He is a writer and speaker on the historical interest of etiquette, protocol and social decorum; from the times prior to World War II. Writing in a style that mixes nostalgia with interesting social tales, Patrick gives his readers, "Something Worth Thinking About."

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The tomb of the Unknowns

On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns ---- All three missed it --

This is really an awesome sight to watch if you've never had the chance, Very fascinating.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why?

21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is

the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.

2. How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why?

21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1

3. Why are his gloves wet?

His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing

his grip on the rifle.

4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time

and if not, why not?

He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After

his march across the path, he executes an about

face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder.

5. How often are the guards changed?

Guards are changed every thirty minutes,

twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.

6. What are the physical traits of the guard limited to?

For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be

between 5' 10' and 6' 2' tall and his waist size cannot exceed

30.' Other requirements of the Guard: They must commit 2 years

of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and

cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives.

They cannot swear in public for the rest of their lives and cannot

disgrace the uniform {fighting} or the tomb in any way.

After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on

their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are

only 400 presently worn. The guard must obey these rules for the

rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin.

Their shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the

heat and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that

extend to the top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as

they come to a halt.

There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress

for duty in front of a full-length mirror.

The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor

watch TV. All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable

people laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery .. A guard must

memorize who they are and where they are interred. Among the

notables are: President Taft, Joe E. Lewis {the boxer} and Medal

of Honor winner Audie Murphy, {the most decorated soldier of

WWII} of Hollywood fame.

Every guard spends five hours a day getting his

uniforms ready for guard duty.

ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.

In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington , DC , our US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment. They respectfully declined the offer, 'No way, Sir!' Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be
afforded to a serviceperson. The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1930.



God Bless and keep them.

The New Long Top Planter





Funeral Flowers: Wreaths, Sprays and Baskets by Ben Anton

Funeral flowers are a time honored tradition of showing our love, respect, and affection both for those who have passed from this life and for those who are left behind. They are meant to be a source of comfort and beauty in a dark time in a family’s life, and can also represent the continuation of life even though a death has touched us.



Funeral Wreaths

One of the most popular of which is the wreath. Funeral wreaths and their circular design are meant to signify life and the continuity of it. Just as a wreath is an unbroken circle that goes on and on, the wreath symbolizes that life goes on for those who are left behind. For those with these kinds of beliefs, wreaths also signify that when life on Earth is ended, it goes on elsewhere. It can be a very comforting thought to the family. They are often constructed out of rosemary or laurel branches, both of which signify honor and remembrance.



Casket Arrangement

A casket arrangement is a very large bouquet that is meant to be placed on top of the funeral casket itself. If you would like to honor a lost loved one with a casket arrangement, it is best to contact the bereaved to find out if they have already arranged for this floral arrangement since space on the casket is limited. These arrangements may otherwise come to rest along entryway tables, along pews or on other flat surfaces in the funeral home.



Funeral Sprays

Funeral sprays are also meant to be displayed at the funeral home or at a gravesite service and are elegantly beautiful displays that stand on a tripod structure. They can be placed all around the funeral home or church to brighten up proceedings and bring some comfort to the bereaved. Funeral sprays can be designed with traditional flowers or customized to suit the tastes and personality of the deceased. Talk to your florist about how to best personalize your spray to reflect your love and care for the deceased.



Funeral Baskets

Funeral baskets are more like gifts for the living than memorials for the deceased. While they might be arranged beautifully, they are often full of things like chocolate, coffee, fruit or teas. They are meant to lift spirits by symbolizing the good things in life and the sender’s wishes to remember those good things even in hard or sad times.



Funeral baskets can be purchased from a favorite online retailer or put together and personalized toward the needs of the bereaved. Some families may need their spirits lifted with a basket of personal health items like teas, bath lotions and warm shawls to remind them that you wish them comfort. Others may appreciate a basket of items that display the hobbies or favorite foods, treats or colors of the deceased. These baskets let the grieving know that they are not alone in their feelings of loss; others too remember the life and love that has been lost. While flowers should usually be delivered to the funeral home, church or gravesite, funeral baskets can be sent directly to the bereaved at their residence during the time of mourning preceding a funeral service.



In the wake of tragedy, people come together to comfort, console and share. Gifts of beautiful, meaningful things like flowers and gift baskets are a traditional extension of those feelings. Talk to your florist or online funeral arrangement retailer for help finding the right sympathy gift for your lost loved one and their grieving family.



~Ben Anton, 2008



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