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American Nurses Association, Nursing: The American Nurses Association Hall of Fame, American Nurses Association, No date given

This prestigious award recognizes an individual’s lifelong commitment to the field of nursing and its impact on the health and/or social history of…

Tags: Hall of Fame, Health, Nurses, Nursing, Public Service

Bain News Service, Geo. F. Baker, U.S. Financier and Philanthropist, Library of Congress, Unknown

George Baker has had many buildings named after him, because he used his funds to donate to higher education for those around him. Harvard Business…

Tags: Education, George F. Baker, Philanthropy, Public Service

Carl Hassmann, The Crusaders, Library of Congress, 1906

"No man who is corrupt, no man who condones corruption in others, can possibly do his duty by the community." - President Theodore Roosevelt Caption:…

Tags: Art, Artwork, Corruption, Public Service

Charles J. Guiteau, A Model Office-Seeker, Library of Congress, 1881

"The government is us. Government jobs belong to the American people, not to politicians, and should be filled only with regard to public service." -…

Tags: Art, Artwork, Garfield, Insanity Trial, Public Service

Federal courts and the original judges' oath, Federal Judiciary Oaths, United States Courts, No date given

"I, (name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will administer justice without respect to persons, and do equal right to the poor and to the rich,…

Tags: Federal Judiciary, Oaths

Inside Today’s Military/ United States Armed Forces oath of enlistment, Oath of Enlistment, US Military, No date given

"I, _________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and…

Tags: Enlistment Oath, Military Service, Oaths

International Association of Fire Chiefs: Historical List; US National Fire Protection Association: Codes and Standards, Firefighting: Benjamin Franklin Fire Service Award for Valor, International Association of Fire Chiefs, No date

The award recognizes firefighters around the world for their expert training, leadership, heroic actions and safe practices. Named after Benjamin…

Tags: Awards, Benjamin Franklin, Fire, Firefighting, Public Service

J.E. Purdy, Millicent (Wilson) Hearts, Philanthropist, Library of Congress, 1906

Millicent Hearst (1882 - 1974) is best known for founding the Free Milk Fund for Babies in 1921. For decades, it helped provide milk to the poor…

Tags: Disability., Millicent Hearst, Philanthropy, Poverty, War, Women

Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Athenian Oath at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Foyer, 1920's & 1930's

"We will ever strive for the ideals and sacred things of the city, both alone and with many; We will unceasingly seek to quicken the sense of public…

Tags: Oaths, Syracuse, Syracuse University

NASPAA (National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration), Pi Alpha Alpha (NASPAA), NASPAA, None

The purpose of Pi Alpha Alpha (NASPAA) is to encourage and recognize outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration.…

Tags: Awards, Education, Pi Alpha Alpha, Public Affairs, Scholarship