One Small Step
“One small step to lead America forward.”
Every chapter of American progress has started the same way: with someone willing to take one small step. A step toward freedom. Toward justice. Toward a better future.
At Concerned Veterans for America, we know that kind of courage firsthand. Veterans and military families understand the weight of service and the cost of freedom, not in theory, but in experience. That’s why we believe the next great chapter in America’s story will also begin with those who’ve worn the uniform, supported someone who has, or who still believe deeply in the promise of this country.
One Small Step is CVA’s veteran-led call to action in a moment that demands leadership. It’s a campaign to inspire and equip everyday Americans, especially those rooted in service, to take meaningful civic action: to speak up, show up, and lead where they are. Whether it’s writing to your elected officials, attending a local event, or stepping into a volunteer role, each action becomes part of a larger movement to preserve and expand the freedoms we fought for.
This campaign is about turning shared values into real-world impact. Because the path to a stronger America won’t be paved by politicians alone. It will be led by citizens who still believe that liberty is worth the effort.
One small step, taken by many, becomes a giant leap toward a freer future. And veterans will lead the way.
Veterans Leading the Way
America moves forward when veterans lead; guided by the experiences of their service, dedication to country, and the founding principles that made this nation great.
Veterans and military families know the cost of freedom, and they are ready to lead again. One Small Step is CVA’s veteran-led call to action aiming to mobilize those rooted in service, and all who believe in America’s promise, to take civic action that strengthens the freedoms we fought for.
One Small Step Toolkit
One Small Step is a community and citizen-led activation series that invites every American to reflect, commemorate, and take simple, meaningful steps that carry freedom into the future. Check out the ready-to-use resources such as printouts, videos, social media templates, and guides to make participation easy.
America’s story isn’t finished. It’s still being written, by us.
Check out the ready-to-use resources such as printouts, videos, social media templates, and guides to make participation easy. You can also sign up to have monthly toolkits delivered to your inbox.
Additional Resources
Founding Principles Booklet
A handy reference and discussion booklet exploring America’s founding principles, their importance, and how we apply them today. It also includes the text of the Declaration of Independence and examines its roots and the relevance of the various elements of it as they are applied today.
Oath of Allegiance Card
In 1778 a congressional resolve required “all officers of the army shall take and subscribe the foregoing oath or affirmation before the commander in chief, or any major general or brigadier general.”
Like George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and many other legends of the American Revolution, you can sign your own Oath of Allegiance card.
Fueling the Freedom
For nearly 250 years, Americans have taken bold steps to push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve their own unique American Dreams.
But what about today?
Grounded in our nation’s founding principles, we’re calling on all Americans to join the fight to expand freedom and opportunity and ensure the next generation of innovators and trailblazers can realize their own version of the American Dream.