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 Equality — Liberty — Fraternity BY D. G. BICKERS Three pillars hold the nation up; and two are strong. And one needs building better. In the long Years yonder our forefathers founded this republic deep Upon the principles of prime democracy and then Upreared a column, the Equality supreme of men, The universal creed of opportunity to keep The nation steady; and beside it they in wisdom raised Another sturdy shaft — of Liberty, companion pillar true. Began they then to build a government upon these two. But when these strong supports have been appraised, It has been found that on a third must rest secure The perpetuity and life of the republic; in the place Where it must stand a temporary prop not soundly sure Has served us... It is time, for safety of the race Of real Americans, we set, firm in its well-contrived design, The last complete support, a pillar true and fine, That in our ideal government the world shall see A perfect building... Add the strength of real Fraternity.