Patriotic Quiz

To whom are the following quotes attributed?

1). The propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which Heaven itself has ordained.

2). Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land, Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation. Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto: 'In God is our trust.'

3). God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid?

4). I am profitably engaged in reading the Bible. Take all of this Book upon reason that you can, and the balance by faith, and you will live and die a better man.

5). It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly implore His protection and favor.

6). The rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God.

7). I don’t think it’s healthy for public figures to wear religion on their sleeve as a means to insulate themselves from criticism.

8). I think there is an enormous danger on the part of public figures to rationalize or justify their actions by claiming God’s mandate.

Answers:
1). George Washington - Father of our Country - First Inaugural address.
2). Francis Scott Key - excerpt from 4th verse of the Star Spangled Banner (National Anthem).
3). Benjamin Franklin - Signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
4). Abraham Lincoln - Sixteenth President of the United States
5). George Washington, Thanksgiving Proclamation October 3, 1789
6). John F. Kennedy - Thirty Fifth President of the United States
7). Barack Hussein Obama - Democratic candidate for President of the United States
8). Barack Hussein Obama - Democratic candidate for President of the United States