Oath of Office
Oath of Office for President
US Constitution, Article II, Section 1
Before he enter on the execution of his office, he shall take the following oath or affirmation: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
What does this mean to you and me?
It means that this chief executive, our citizen and elected leader is swearing to do his best.
That the President will solemnly swear to faithfully execute the office of President of the United States.
Faithfully- to do so with devotion, unwavering loyalty, dogged work, and as a privilege and charge, not merely obligation or position.
Execute- put into affect in a manner reflective of America and its past Presidents.
President of the United States- Commander in Chief, Citizen in Chief, American in Chief, Leader, The Boss, Our Chosen Leader, Appointed Leader. United States- Land of America, formed and still being formed through over 230 years of revolution, war, change, and growth.
Preserve- preserve the best of America and the office of Chief Executive. Preserve our heritage our faith and our stance.
Protect- stave off enemies from America's shores and our allies. We have done this in over twelve wars, and one will be ongoing and a different one from the Revolution, Civil War, World Wars I and II, Vietnam, and even Desert Storm. Protect us from internal enemies seeking to weaken, subvert and destroy our Constitution, our traditions, our connection to God, and our land.
Defend- Defend our land when attacked from abroad and from within. Our Presidents have done so in the wars, and also from our own leanings and potential for flightiness.
Constitution of the United States- Our Charter as a Nation, a document written by men, inspired by God and his history of mankind, and is ever changing. Let us hope it will not lose its intent or purpose.
Now, "So Help Me God" is not part of the original oath. However, in Janruary 1789, George Washington added that. As not just a way to unite the religious in our colonies, but as a kneel to God our took us from Europe and helped us forge a new land which is still growing.
"Blessed is the Nation, whose lord is God."- Psalms 33: 12.
"A house divided, cannot stand, but fall"- Matthew 12:25 , quoted by Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg.
"God, don't let us screw up."- Alan Shepard in the Mercury NASA Flights.
Let us pray for our Commander in Chief, but also our land as we have a leader that we can pour into.
God Bless and Protect you President George W Bush, Vice President Cheney, and ALL of America.
Happy Oath Day.
US Constitution, Article II, Section 1
Before he enter on the execution of his office, he shall take the following oath or affirmation: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
What does this mean to you and me?
It means that this chief executive, our citizen and elected leader is swearing to do his best.
That the President will solemnly swear to faithfully execute the office of President of the United States.
Faithfully- to do so with devotion, unwavering loyalty, dogged work, and as a privilege and charge, not merely obligation or position.
Execute- put into affect in a manner reflective of America and its past Presidents.
President of the United States- Commander in Chief, Citizen in Chief, American in Chief, Leader, The Boss, Our Chosen Leader, Appointed Leader. United States- Land of America, formed and still being formed through over 230 years of revolution, war, change, and growth.
Preserve- preserve the best of America and the office of Chief Executive. Preserve our heritage our faith and our stance.
Protect- stave off enemies from America's shores and our allies. We have done this in over twelve wars, and one will be ongoing and a different one from the Revolution, Civil War, World Wars I and II, Vietnam, and even Desert Storm. Protect us from internal enemies seeking to weaken, subvert and destroy our Constitution, our traditions, our connection to God, and our land.
Defend- Defend our land when attacked from abroad and from within. Our Presidents have done so in the wars, and also from our own leanings and potential for flightiness.
Constitution of the United States- Our Charter as a Nation, a document written by men, inspired by God and his history of mankind, and is ever changing. Let us hope it will not lose its intent or purpose.
Now, "So Help Me God" is not part of the original oath. However, in Janruary 1789, George Washington added that. As not just a way to unite the religious in our colonies, but as a kneel to God our took us from Europe and helped us forge a new land which is still growing.
"Blessed is the Nation, whose lord is God."- Psalms 33: 12.
"A house divided, cannot stand, but fall"- Matthew 12:25 , quoted by Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg.
"God, don't let us screw up."- Alan Shepard in the Mercury NASA Flights.
Let us pray for our Commander in Chief, but also our land as we have a leader that we can pour into.
God Bless and Protect you President George W Bush, Vice President Cheney, and ALL of America.
Happy Oath Day.
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