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The Alexis de Tocqueville Society Noted historian and French Aristocrat
Alexis de Tocqueville toured the young United States in 1831, observing and
recording the American spirit of voluntary action for the common good, which
formed the basis for his book, "Democracy in America." Today,
this essence of volunteerism remains alive through the United Way and the society
that bears his name.
Three elements of democracy, which de
Tocqueville so admired in American society, were liberty, equality, and the
spirit of neighbor helping neighbor. Those same elements are embraced in
the French phrase "Liberté, Legalize, Fraternité." De
Tocqueville hoped that by achieving those elements of democracy, all people
would choose to pursue freedom, knowledge and prosperity - indépendance,
connaissance and prospérité.
The Alexis
de Tocqueville Society was
created to acknowledge and honor those individuals whose leadership and
commitment to helping others has been uncommon in its generosity. On
behalf of the thousands of lives who are touched each year by our Community
Partner Agencies, the United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties is proud to thank and
salute those visionary leaders for their outstanding annual support.
For more information about becoming a
member of the Alexis de Tocqueville Society, review the
Alexis
de Tocqueville information sheet. You can also contact Beverly Weber at bweber@unitedway-bfco.com.
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