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human needs. This is the distinguishing work of the Community Center.
Members of America.—The Century Dictionary quotes the Attorney General of the United States as saying, "The phrase, 'A citizen of the United States,' without addition or qualification means neither more nor less than a member of the nation." Membership implies obligation and responsibility. It is pleasant to feel that we are one and all "members of America"; it gives not only a new sense of pride, but an intimate feeling of duty to the common welfare. To make citizenship mean membership is one of the obvious needs in every Community. The outstanding characteristic of the American Republic, which is unlike any other in the world, is that it is a double government, a double allegiance. It is a "Republic of Republics." Every citizen feels two loyalties, one to his state and the other to his nation. In addition to these two, he feels a third loyalty. It is to his local Community. And just as every man is a better citizen if he is first of all devoted to his family, so will he
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