Have you ever seen a Civil War oath of office?

COL Sam Russell — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 06:48:47 -0500

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

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 06:51:42 -0500

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

SFC Joseph Weber — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 07:00:40 -0500

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

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 09:19:47 -0500

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.