Herbert Hoover actually said...

Their work has been done, not for financial reward, but in that willing and faithful performance of duty which is the tradition of the Army, in peace and in war.

Context

Message to the Army Chief of Staff on the Completion of the Survey by the Interoceanic Canal Board.

05/13/1931

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