Money spent for such a purpose is certain of adequate returns in the nature of increased public welfare.

The senior Foreign Commerce Officer functioning in a consular district in which there is no diplomatic mission, shall rank with but after the senior Foreign Service Officer.

Previous executive orders inconsistent herewith are rescinded.

By building the Panama Canal he brought into closer relationship the east and the west and realized the vision that inspired Columbus in his search for a new passage to the Orient.

The chief of the diplomatic mission takes precedence over all officers of the Army, Navy, or Foreign Commerce Service.

In the absence of the titular head of the mission, the senior diplomatic officer will act as Charge d'Affaires ad interim.

We can not hold our admiration for the historic figures which we shall see here without growing stronger in our determination to perpetuate the institutions which their lives revealed and established.

The fundamental principles which they represented have been wrought into the very being of our Country.

The people of South Dakota are taking the lead in the preparation of this memorial out of their meager resources, because the American spirit is strong among them.

We have come here to dedicate a cornerstone that was laid by the hand of the Almighty.

Foreign Service officers in charge of Consulates take place and precedence immediately after Colonels in the Army or Marine Corps and Captains in the Navy.

They will know that the figure of these Presidents has been placed here because by following the truth they built for eternity.

Assistant Commercial attaches rank with but after Assistant Military and Naval attaches.

He stands as the foremost disciple of ordered liberty, a statesman with an inspired vision who is not outranked by any mortal greatness.

The progress of America has been due to the spirit of the people.

It is for that purpose that we erect memorials.

Above all other national figures, he holds the love of his fellow countrymen.

Our Country is fortunate in having the advantage of their citizenship.