I, William McKinley, President of the United States, by virtue of the power vested in me by the Constitution and the law...
The debt of gratitude which we owe to the Nation’s defenders can never be completely repaid either by this or future gen...
Engagements here, the nature of which is well understood, will prevent my taking part in the Memorial Day ceremonies at ...
No time could be more appropriate than the present to approach in a fitting spirit those sacred themes of the love of co...
This liberty-loving Nation is not, and never can be, forgetful of the immortal heroes of the Civil War.
For those who served as well as for those who fell at Gettysburg—now so peaceful and beautifully adorned with the highes...
Time only enhances the lasting value and demonstrates anew the true significance of these inspiring patriotic observance...
But the living principles of undertakings worthily accomplished, for an unselfish purpose, abide forever and guide us to...
Generations come and go, and the issues for which they fought and died soon pass into history.
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...
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...
The freedom of the people to pursue their accustomed occupations will he abridged only when it may be necessary to do so...
You are therefore instructed to examine the existing Spanish laws in relation to duties and taxes.
Private property, whether belonging to individuals or corporations, is to be respected, and can be confiscated only as h...
I have given instructions to the Secretary of the Treasury to examine the subject of the duties and taxes imposed by Spa...
It is my desire that the people of the Philippines should be acquainted with the purpose of the United States to dischar...
All public means of transportation, such as telegraph lines, cables, railways, and boats belonging to the state may be a...
