American Quotations by William J. Federer 2024

Edward Vernon "Eddie" Rickenbacker (October 8, 1890-July 23, 1973) was a celebrated American aviator in France during World War I. Having begun his career as an auto racer, he grew to international fame before the war. In 1917 he was sent to France as the personal chauffeur of General John J. Pershing. Eddie Rickenbacker requested transfer to the air service. He became commanding officer of the 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron, which was responsible for destroying sixty-nine enemy aircraft, the highest number shot down by any American Squadron. Eddie Rickenbacker was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for personally shooting down...

Wyoming (July 10, 1890) was the 44th State admitted to the Union. The Constitution of the State of Wyoming, adopted 1890, stated: <Preamble. We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties...establish this Constitution.> 1890WY001 -- American Quotations by William J. Federer, 2024, All Rights Reserved, Permission granted to use with acknowledgement. Endnotes: 1890WY001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Wyoming, 1890, Constitution, Preamble. Charles E. Rice, The Supreme Court and Public Prayer (New York: Fordham University Press, 1964), p. 176; "Hearings, Prayers in Public Schools and Other Matters," Committee on the...

Idaho (July 3, 1890) was the 43rd State admitted to the Union. The Constitution of the State of Idaho, adopted 1889, stated: <Preamble. We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and promote our common welfare do establish this Constitution.> 1890ID001 -- American Quotations by William J. Federer, 2024, All Rights Reserved, Permission granted to use with acknowledgement. Endnotes: 1890ID001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Idaho, 1889, Constitution, Preamble. Charles E. Rice, The Supreme Court and Public Prayer (New York: Fordham University Press, 1964), p. 169; "Hearings, Prayers in Public...

Wisconsin State Court (1890) in the case of Weiss v. District Board of School District No. 8 of Edgerton, 76 Wis. 177, 44 N.W. 967 (Wis. 1890), stated: <The term "sectarian instruction," in the constitution, manifestly refers exclusively to instruction in religious doctrines, and the prohibition is only aimed at such instruction as is sectarian....Hence, to teach the existence of a Supreme Being, of infinite wisdom, power, and goodness, and that it is the highest duty of all men to adore, obey, and love Him, is not sectarian, because all religious sects so believe and teach. The instruction becomes sectarian when...

United States Supreme Court (1890) in the case of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints v. United States, 136 U.S. 1 (1890), forbade the practice of polygamy in the United States, stating: <It is contrary to the spirit of Christianity and the civilization which Christianity has produced in the Western world.> 1890US001 -- American Quotations by William J. Federer, 2024, All Rights Reserved, Permission granted to use with acknowledgement. Endnotes: 1890US001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). United States Supreme Court, 1890, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints v. United States, 136 U.S. 1 (1890)....