Adlai Stevenson: “The obligation of America to Ireland for men who have aided in fighting her battles and framing her laws cannot be…”

God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform!

My countrymen, the little settlement planted just three centuries ago near the spot upon which we have to-day assembled has under divine guidance grown into a mighty nation.

In the rush of events, party antagonisms, in the main, soon fade from remembrance.

Touched by his magic wand, millions of trees now beautify and adorn this magnificent State.