Rev. Wishard Lemons gave a sermon on patriotism and sacrifice, inspired by a visit to Corregidor and the American National Cemetery in Manila. He emphasized the importance of standing up for one's country and being willing to fight and sacrifice for it. He also discussed the importance of truth and the dangers of half-truths in society, using examples such as the misinterpretation of equality and the consequences of dishonesty.

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Reflections on Patriotism, Freedom and Equality: A Sermon by Rev. Wishard Lemons

Identifier:
CAC_PP_075_1_2_3_0020
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Reflections on Patriotism, Freedom and Equality: A Sermon by Rev. Wishard Lemons
Date Created:
1979-06-11
EDTF:
1979-06-11
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
Paula Unruh Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/43
Description:
Rev. Wishard Lemons gave a sermon on patriotism and sacrifice, inspired by a visit to Corregidor and the American National Cemetery in Manila. He emphasized the importance of standing up for one's country and being willing to fight and sacrifice for it. He also discussed the importance of truth and the dangers of half-truths in society, using examples such as the misinterpretation of equality and the consequences of dishonesty.
Topic:
Civil rights--United States
Congress:
96th (1979-1981)
Physical Location:
CAC_PP_75_1_2_3_0000, Box, 2, 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
8 Pages