Cherished Ideals
Preservation of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
Thomas Jefferson wrote about the preservation of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. He was a Democratic Republican.
Government Of, By and For the People
Among other things, Abraham Lincoln urged us to make sure that "government of the people, by the people and for the people" does not perish from the earth. He was a Republican.
What Can You Do?
JFK said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." Spoken by a Democrat - acted upon by Republicans - applicable to all Americans.