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On November 12, 2001, a group of citizens will launch "Operation Enduring Patriotism", to require the teaching in the nation’s schools of the history, meaning, effect and significance of every provision of the Declaration of Independence, the federal constitution and the state constitutions. Operation Enduring Patriotism is a citizens' initiative for actions by the states. At the heart of this initiative is a proposed model statute to be adopted by each state. Click here to view a copy of the proposed state statute, "An Act for Enduring Patriotism." The purpose of Operation Enduring Patriotism is to have the statute passed into law in each of the fifty states. Patriotism needs to be more than "flag deep" if the great American experiment in self-government is to endure. Founder George Mason said, "No free government, or the blessings of liberty can be preserved to any people, but by frequent recurrence to fundamental principles." On November 12, 2001, citizens from each state will meet at the National Press Club to launch the operation. Click here to view the developing agenda. We expect several members of Congress to attend and express their support. Please note that while we have formally and respectfully requested the President to participate, we have not, as yet received a response. We would like to have at least one person from each state attend the event in support of Operation Enduring Patriotism. For an updated list of states requiring citizen representation for the event in Washington, or to commit to attend click here. C-Span has been invited to broadcast the November 12th event. In addition, a FREE live web cast will be available, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST on the home page of the We The People Foundation for Constitutional Education, www.givemeliberty.org. (Webcast will use Windows Media) Concerned citizens from each state are being asked to volunteer to deliver a copy of the model statute to a member(s) of their state legislature and to obtain a commitment from the legislator(s) to introduce the bill in their state legislature. Click here for information on current developments and state-by-state status reports or to volunteer. During the event at the National Press Club on November 12th, a map of the country will be on display. As the volunteers notify the conference sponsors that they have accomplished their mission, their states will turn from white to blue. People everywhere are encouraged to gather together in the halls of their state capitols and local county courthouses to watch the C-Span broadcast or the free web cast and to discuss and decide what they can do to further Operation Enduring Patriotism in their state. Teachers, students and school administrators are encouraged to view this significant event. Volunteers are also urged to alert their local media. Click here for a list of citizen patriots making local arrangements and gatherings for the event or to volunteer your support. We strongly believe this is an initiative that all organizations concerned with unalienable rights and liberties should co-sponsor. We encourage members of such organizations to bring this important initiative to their attention. Click here for an updated list of co-sponsoring organizations. Those able to make a donation to help us cover the costs of hosting the event should click here. Donations may be made securely on-line, or by cash, check or money order. Summary of this article's web links:
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