Generations come and go, and the issues for which they fought and died soon pass into history.
Engagements here, the nature of which is well understood, will prevent my taking part in the Memorial Day ceremonies at ...
The debt of gratitude which we owe to the Nation’s defenders can never be completely repaid either by this or future gen...
This liberty-loving Nation is not, and never can be, forgetful of the immortal heroes of the Civil War.
Private property, whether belonging to individuals or corporations, is to be respected, and can be confiscated only as h...
The destruction of the Spanish fleet at Manila, followed by the taking of the naval station at Cavite, the paroling of t...
It is held to be the right to levy contributions upon the enemy in all places which may be in military possession by con...
This enlightened practice is, so far as possible, to be adhered to on the present occasion.
The freedom of the people to pursue their accustomed occupations will he abridged only when it may be necessary to do so...
I have determined to order that all ports or places in the Philippines which may be in the actual possession of our land...
Your report is desired in order that I may be able to give the proper directions to the Department of War and of the Nav...
For the command of this expedition I have designated Major-General Wesley Merritt.
In the exercise of these high powers the commander must be guided by his judgment and his experience and a high sense of...
You are therefore instructed to examine the existing Spanish laws in relation to duties and taxes.
You are instructed to confer with the Secretary of War in order that measures may be devised by which any conflict of au...
All public means of transportation, such as telegraph lines, cables, railways, and boats belonging to the state may be a...
I will give instructions to the Secretary of the Treasury to make a report to me upon the subject of the revenues of the...
It is my desire that the people of the Philippines should be acquainted with the purpose of the United States to dischar...
