Pledges, Creeds and Songs

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands; one nation under God; indivisible, with liberty and Justice for all.

The Star Spangled Banner (first stanza)

Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thru the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

--Francis Scott Key

The American’s Creed

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.

--William Tyler Page

The C.A.R. Creed

I believe in the Children of the American Revolution as an organization for the training of young people in true patriotism and love of country, in order that they shall be better fitted for American citizenship. 

As a descendant of the Founders of my Country, I believe that my birthright brings a responsibility to carry on their work, and that as the boys and girls of 1776 took an active part in the War for Independence, so the boys and girls of today have a definite work to do for their Country. 

As a member of the Children of the American Revolution, I believe it is my duty to use my influence to create a deeper love of country, a loyal respect for its Constitution and reverence for its Flag among the young people with whom I come in contact.

--Ethel Vance Mosher

Object of C.A.R.

The Object of the Society shall be:

1. To acquire knowledge of American History.

2. To preserve and restore places of Historical importance associated with men and women who forwarded American Independence.

3. To ascertain the deeds and honor the memories of the men, women and children who  rendered service to the cause of the American Revolution

4. To promote the celebration of patriotic anniversaries.

5. To honor and cherish the Flag of the United States of America above every other flag.

6. To love, uphold and extend the principles of American liberty and patriotism.

C.A.R. Mission Statement

"The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution trains good citizens, develops leaders and promotes love of the United States of America and its heritage among young people."

C.A.R. Motto

“For God and My Country”

C.A.R. Song

We’re members of the C.A.R.
A great and mighty band
We pledge our might for the cause of right
For home and native land

Chorus:
We love thee, Old Glory,
And we ever strive to be
Most worthy descendants
Of worthy ancestry;
We love thee, Old Glory,
And our hearts are staunch and true
We love each stripe and every star
Of our flag, red, white, and blue.

Those great and noble patriots
Offered up their blood
To save a new born nation
From a cruel tyrant’s rod.

Repeat Chorus

The blue calls out to us, "Be True"
The white calls out, "Be Pure"
The red, "Be Brave, their blood they gave,
That this land might endure."

Repeat Chorus

--© 1928 Martha Parkinson Mill

C.A.R. Prayer

Our heavenly Father, inspire us with a greater love for American ideals and help us ever to be worthy descendants of our worthy ancestors. Amen.