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"The attacks of September 11th created a stronger America
and we have a renewed spirit of patriotism. We see it in the countless flags
that are flying everywhere. We hear it in familiar phrases that move
us more deeply than ever before. The Pledge Across America has been an important
part of renewing a spirit of patriotism in the hearts of our young
citizens."
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Celebration U.S.A.
is a non-profit educational organization established in 1992 to encourage
young people to honor the principles of democracy, good citizenship, and
patriotism.
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MISSION:
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Provide educational resources to
supplement and enrich existing American history curricula.
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Promote an annual Pledge Across America
observed in schools during Constitution Day celebrations, Friday, September 16,
2011.
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Sponsor the performing group "Catch
the Spirit!" that showcases Celebration U.S.A.'s music-oriented
curriculum.
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Inspire schools and communities to present similar patriotic programs.
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We invite all educators to "catch the spirit" by
taking advantage of our educational resources
available here. All materials have been endorsed by the Orange County
Department of Education.
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Sincerely,
Paula Burton
President,
Celebration U.S.A., Inc.
pburton@celebrationusa.org
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Read Mrs. Burton's Letter to
Educators, inviting all to participate in, and to celebrate, our
schools.
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"I commend Celebration USA, the organizers of the National School
Celebration and the Pledge Across America. Last October,
Pledge Across America
gave millions of American school children a chance to express their
patriotism and pride in our nation's values, at a time when those values were
being attacked. Our free society will only survive if our young citizens
understand and appreciate that we are a nation 'indivisible, with liberty and
justice for all."
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