"On All Saints’ Day, I join Christians across our Nation in honoring the men and women through the centuries whose extraordinary lives of faithfulness reveal the great goodness and love to which human beings can aspire." "Every generation of Americans has understood the profound power of the example of a heroic and holy life, which is why the names of saints are so interwoven throughout the American landscape. From Santa Monica, California, to St. Augustine, Florida, saints greet us on maps and road signs across the country." "Even our professional sports carry this legacy. When New Orleans received its National Football League franchise on November 1, 1966, the date was no accident: It was All Saints’ Day. A local businessman championed the name “Saints,” inspired by the city’s celebrated jazz anthem, “When the Saints Go Marching In.”" "From sea to shining sea, these names are a constant reminder that a great civilization needs more than materi...
- "Happy 250th birthday, America. Nobody's ever seen a birthday party like the one we're throwing tonight."
- "This country has never been stronger, never been prouder, and it's because of you, the American people."
- "We signed the biggest bill in history right in time for the Fourth of July, exactly like we promised."
- "250 years of freedom, and we're just getting started, this is going to be the golden age."
- "God bless America, and God bless every single one of you, have a great, great Fourth of July."
Sources: White House Fourth of July remarks; pool coverage.
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