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.

–Written 1917 by William Tyler Page, accepted by the United States House of Representatives on April 3, 1918.

Sons of Veterans Creed 

To be a true American and a good citizen.

To discountenance disloyalty in any form.

To revere the name of my ancestor who gave his service and made his sacrifices for the maintenance of the Republic.

To assist the Grand Army of the Republic and to perpetuate the patriotic teachings of that organization.

To be loyal to my Camp and the Order and faithful to my fellow members that we may work in brotherhood for these ends.

–Adopted by the 38th National Encampment of the SUVCW in Columbus, Ohio, September 11th, 1919.