ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-08-15


still feel that they have obligation to Croatia which is
often referred the Country the crossroads to the
European Continent
Croatia gave almost half of it's children to America
They enriched America and America helped them
It was these hard-working, hardy, heroic folk that
stocked the furnaces of steel factoes took the coal
from mining seams; imbedded railroad ties.
Today from among their sons and daughters, have
emerged leaders of professions scientists of abora
tories scholars Universities spiritual leaders of
churches and statesmen and public servants of Amer
lean Society.
Your people to the United States later than
others they did too late to enjoy Liberty
and the benefits of free land.
Your ancestors sought freedom here in Pennsylvania
They wanted to be citizens subjects country
where the dignity of every recognized and
spected where their beliefs in God left untouched
They wanted freedom to ones opinion that the
truth might prevail
They freedom for occupation according to talent
and ability.
They wanted freedom from arbitrary Government and
the prejudice of felowmen might be compelled
against his will.
The Croatan people attached to Freedom and
Liberty Dignity and Justice national traditions They
did not leave this heritage behind when they left Croatia
for America They found here waiting for their arrival
And they put dreams to work. They have done
magnficently The history of the American citizen of
Croaan descent proud and constructive contribution
to Pennsylvania development
They have of loyalty to the United
States They onored the heroic record of Americas
many of Croatan ancestry who fought the battles of
liberty They have kept their faith with land that has
kept faith with their hopes.
! That is why feel so much at Home when am with
you. Not because speak Croatian - can't. Not be-
fully understand all the contributions you have
made to this land and to European civilization II don't
am at home because you too, pledged to Liberty
and have lived to your responsible ties and duties in
maintaining it.
! You too pledged to decency in economic and
community service
You and I, pledged to justice In your dealings
with fellow men,
You and l. are pledged to the fostering Of a ren
gous insight into fe
You and I, are loyal to the highest obligations of
citizenship and respect the jesty the dig
nifty of possessions in all your daily transactions a
| Yes, you and l. live constructive family lives
founded on Christian ideals.
This is how it should be when we consider your peo
pie and their American story This your way This Is
my way. This the American way
The question might to you what is the Amer
lean way? Does it mean the to all of us?
Amercansm, to me, means friendiness devoid Of
sham It happiness, without hatred It means free
dom, unrestricted by oppression.
Amercanism opportunities limited only by
individual initiative and energy
1t means the right to live fit within
stutional liberties within the laws enacted for our
benefits and protection.
In America there terrorism to hamper free speech
no tyranny to destroy free press troops to ban public
gatherings.
;. Americanism means happy futures for children
provides them with the opportunity and the
education. provides for and protects their health.
1t fosters individual economy that is capable of ah
sorbng their talents and provides the highest economic
standard of living of any nation on the earth.
Americanism the naienabe right to participate
in Government it imposes duty upon all of to exercise
right because upon the proper privilege de-
|pends the dignity of citizenship
/ Americanism means hope for grieved and troubled
world the salvation of humanity without fear the
future.
As the Croatians know full well, America has always
the asylum for the oppressed Here independent
We welcome the prosecuted people of all nations to
share our independence and ask only in return respect
for Flag and Country, obedience to laws sup
port for institutions and for the greatest handwork
man - The American Constitution.
Americanism MEANS thank God, religious and political
freedom where people of all creeds and political faiths live
harmony and contribute the moral social economic
| welfare of all the people.
Il We have in this country the decision whether cvza-
ton survives lost The people in Croatia in need
of your material and spiritual help They need encourage