Classen High School - Orbit Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

Page 7 text:

llllll FAl'I'll I FRF lllllll- Seven score and ten years of American democracy have tri- umphed over all obstacles. Our forefathers laid down in blood the creed of our existence, that mankind might awaken to the justice that gives to every man, without prejudice, certain inalienable rights. These men rose above tyranny, greed and ambition to discover a M1fliZ?!l!Ff,. il CJKLAHOMA new way of life. Now, this nation of courage proudly bears the torch of liberty that will light the entire world. America is at war. The bitter months of struggle which are destined to follow will place our doctrines of freedom on trial before the world. In this mighty adventure we must be armed with one ideal: a unity of purpose. We, the heirs to the future, must construct into a plan of unity four dominant citadels to insure and preserve world freedom at any cost. Each individual, regardless of race, color or creed must be guaranteed: Religious Freedom Eeonomie Freedom Politieal Freedom Soeial Freedom Through each of these channels we, the nation's next gener- ation of leaders, must endeavor to pursue liberal, tolerate and benev- olent justification for ourselves and our posterity. Engaged in this valiant effort to secure world freedom, this generation cannot forget the principles of the immortal humanitar- ian and uniher, Abraham Lincoln, or his vision when he endorsed a policy of malice toward none and charity for all. Only men of intelligence and understanding can solve the problems which have inflicted this calamity on mankind. This is a challenge to the youth of America! F CITY, OKLA. no

Page 9 text:

, , n n X fki 4: 'Ir +1 if JL , M if 4' f