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

Military and Naval attaches take place and precedence next in succession after the Counselor.

Previous executive orders inconsistent herewith are rescinded.

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.

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.

It is but natural that such a design should begin with George Washington, for with him begins that which is truly characteristic of America.

In him was likewise embodied the spirit of expansion.

In the absence of the Foreign Service Officer in charge of a consular district, the Foreign Service Officer acting shall enjoy the precedence regularly accorded the former.

It will be decidedly American in conception, in its magnitude, in its meaning and altogether worthy of our Country.

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

This memorial will crown the height of land between the Rocky Mountains and the Atlantic Seaboard, where coming generations may view it for all time.

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.

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

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

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

Commercial attaches rank with but after Military and Naval attaches.

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

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