. Loyal citizenship. )ursuit of happi-ness. Thus the principles of our country were de-clared at its birth, and to those principles it hasremained true (Figs. 32 and 33). The United Slatesassures each of its citizens all the freedom that he canenjoy without interfering ivith some one elses course, conduct that breaks down the coopera-tion of our citizens for common ends or which con-flicts with the general welfare cannot be justified inthe name of liberty. Citizenship. Children born in the United States,of American parents, are by reason of that fact citi-zens. So are children born
. Loyal citizenship. )ursuit of happi-ness. Thus the principles of our country were de-clared at its birth, and to those principles it hasremained true (Figs. 32 and 33). The United Slatesassures each of its citizens all the freedom that he canenjoy without interfering ivith some one elses course, conduct that breaks down the coopera-tion of our citizens for common ends or which con-flicts with the general welfare cannot be justified inthe name of liberty. Citizenship. Children born in the United States,of American parents, are by reason of that fact citi-zens. So are children born of foreign parents,unless when they reach the age of twenty-one theychoose to retain the nationality of their white foreigner (or person of African descent)can be naturalized after five years of residence, if hecan establish that he is of good moral character andunderstands our system of government. In most 63 64 Loyal Citizenship. Fig. 32. A beach patrol of , I Guard Life-Saving Service. Directly and indirectly, our country constantly protects the lives,liberty, and property of its citizens. evening schools there are naturalization classes inwhich those who have declared their intention tobecome citizens—^who have taken out their firstpapers—are prepared for citizenship. Except forthe right of participating in the government, most ofthe benefits of citizenship are enjoyed by everyresident of our country. Protection from foreign enemies. The UnitedStates defends its citizens and their possessions fromforeign enemies. In tliis respect it does not differ The PrivUeges of Ciiizcusluf) 65 from oUkt coiintriis; hul in iiiakiiif,^ il cilecliNC, llieUnited Stales has been successful above most should not cease to be grateful for the securitywhich we enjoy. Protection from internal disorder. Our coutdryalso preserves peace and order wilhiii i(s borders, llprotects our lives and ])r()j)(ity from the violen
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