America’s role in establishing “the foundation of international agreement”, in proclaiming “the universality of mankind”, in upraising “the standard of the Most Great Peace”

May this American democracy be the first nation to establish the foundation of international agreement. May it be the first nation to proclaim the universality of mankind. May it be the first to upraise the standard of the Most Great Peace, and through this nation of democracy may these philanthropic intentions and institutions be spread broadcast throughout the world. Truly, this is a great and revered nation. Here liberty has reached its highest degree. The intentions of its people are most praiseworthy. They are, indeed, worthy of being the first to build the Tabernacle of the Most Great Peace and proclaim the oneness of mankind. I will supplicate God for assistance and confirmation in your behalf. (Abdu'l-Baha, excerpt from a talk given in Washington DC; The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 37) (To read the entire talk please visit Talks of ‘Abdu’l-Baha)