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THE CROWNING OF PEACE
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Liberty (rising from throne and waving spear majestically). Come to me, blest daughter, Peace. (Peace kneels at her feet.) I crown thee, with the accord of all these people present, Mistress of Science, Art and Education, Guardian of the Child, Preserver of the Fireside, and Handmaid of Prosperity and Sweet Content!


(As Liberty lays wreath on the head of Peace, both Heralds raise spears in salutation, and War lifts his clasped hands toward her in entreaty. "American Hymn" is heard again.)