All Americans share a common pride in the daring and perseverance of Columbus in his discovery of America.
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Message to the Italian Benevolent Society on Columbus' Discovery of America.
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Although I do not find myself in accord with your immediate proposal of another committee, I believe that if the signatories were fully informed as to the present effective organization they would agree with me.
There is little need for me to express the gratitude which I know the whole country holds for this great service now added to a life of long devotion to public welfare.
I am deeply grateful for the highest honor that the party can confer.
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