For the iron I wrought has helped build up a civilization, while the German's 'Blood and Iron' has sought to destroy it.
"France stands knee-deep in her own blood while the iron of Germany is being hurled into her breast.

Iron Workers of America, to you has God given the answer to the German thunderbolt.

The iron of the republic shall beat down the iron of the kings.

Wherever I walked behind the battle lines in France I told them I was an iron worker and I gave them this message for you: "'The American iron worker will not fail you.

We have been taught to believe in justice as the German believes in might.