How on this day can we begin to build the America we want for the future ?
Prayer
We cannot merely pray to God to end war ; For the world was made in such a way That we must find our own path of peace Within ourselves and with our neighbor … Therefore we pray instead For strength , determination , and will power , To do , instead of merely to pray To become instead of merely to wish ... That our world may be safe , And that our lives may be blessed . Rabbi Jack Riemer
As we express our gratitude , we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words , but to live by them .
JOHN F . KENNEDY
Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice , speak out , because this is your country . This is your democracy . Make it . Protect it . Pass it on .
THURGOOD MARSHALL
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