With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own.

What does Kennedy mean by history being "the final judge of our deeds"?

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With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own.

What does Kennedy mean by history being "the final judge of our deeds"?

anonymous · Answer

Only anthropologists in the future will understand our actions.
	People from other countries will best be able to understand our actions.
	We might not see the results of our actions for many years.
	We will be evaluated by a judge with a historical background.