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 Forgotten petty difference now,
 * The larger purpose glows,

The storm is here, a common fear
 * Its deadly lightning shows.

The Ship of State must bear us all
 * And danger makes us kin,

As one, we all shall rise or fall,
 * So shall we strive to win.

Our banner’s flying at the mast,
 * Our course lies straight ahead;

The ocean’s trough is deep and rough,
 * The waves are stained with red.

The bond of danger tighter grows,
 * We serve a common plan;

Send o’er the sea the word that we
 * Are all American.

One hundred million sturdy souls
 * Once more united stand,

As one, you will find them all behind
 * The banner of our land.