The Union has become not merely a physical union of states, but rather a spiritual union in common ideals of our people. Within it is room for every variety of opinion, every possible experiment in social progress. Out of such variety comes growth, but only if we preserve and maintain our spiritual solidarity.


Address of President Hoover at Gettysburg Battle Field: Friday, May 30, 1930 (ed. 1930)


The Union has become not merely a physical union of states, but rather a spiritual union in common ideals of our people. Within it is room for every...

The Union has become not merely a physical union of states, but rather a spiritual union in common ideals of our people. Within it is room for every...

The Union has become not merely a physical union of states, but rather a spiritual union in common ideals of our people. Within it is room for every...

The Union has become not merely a physical union of states, but rather a spiritual union in common ideals of our people. Within it is room for every...