The ceremonial of commemorating the founder of our country is one of the most solemn that either an individual or a nation ever performs.

The true eulogy of Washington is this mighty Nation.

It is significant not only to you, but to the whole Nation by reason of your past services and your potentialities for even greater usefulness in the future.

Anything which strengthens the family and gives a deeper significance to family life is salutary, not only for the family but for the nation.

Here men endured that a nation might live.

The whole Nation is beset with difficulties incident to a worldwide depression.

It is progress of and service of a nation in the upbuilding of the institutions of freedom; its contribution to the growth of liberty, the development of humane relations, the advancement of the individual man--which measures the soul and might of nations.

I count it a great privilege to come here, representing the Nation that you love so well.

I tender to you, officers and soldiers, the thanks of the nation.

The nation will mourn the afflicting dispensation which has left so great a void in its councils.