Happy Birthday, America! Here's my birthday wish, from the words of your anthem: "Blest with victory and peace, may the heaven-rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation" - The Star-Spangled Banner As it has been written, "...Not until I went into the churches of America and heard her pulpits aflame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and power. America is great because she is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, she will cease to be great."