Have you ever seen a Civil War oath of office?

2015-11-20T06:48:47-05:00

I __________, having been appointed a (rank) in the military service of the United States, do solemnly swear that I have never voluntarily borne arms against the United States since I have been a citizen thereof; that I have voluntarily given no aid, countenance, counsel, or encouragement to persons engaged in armed hostility thereto; that I have neither sought, nor accepted, nor attempted to exercise the functions of any office whatever, under any authority, or pretended authority, in hostility to the United States; that I have not yielded a voluntary support to any pretended government, authority, power, or constitution within the United States, hostile or inimical thereto. And I do further swear that, to the best of my knowledge and ability, I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2015 6:51 AM

2015-11-20T06:51:42-05:00

They are awesome. And as you probably already know, there are a good number on display in Gettysburg including one of U.S.Grant's. Great piece of history and the verbiage is a great indicator of the time.

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Nov 20 at 2015 7:00 AM

2015-11-20T07:00:40-05:00

That would be a reproduction I would happily hang in my office.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Nov 20 at 2015 9:19 AM

2015-11-20T09:19:47-05:00

Wow, If Obama took that oath, he'd be disqualified!. I love all the affirmative declaration that's unfortunately been taken out of our current oath.