The grief of every American in the passing of one of the great benefactors of humanity has manifested itself in the suggestion from hundreds of citizens that the Nation should join in a solemn tribute to the memory of Thomas Alva Edison.
Statement on a National Tribute to Thomas Alva Edison.
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I am deeply grateful for the highest honor that the party can confer.
His services to country were so varied and valuable as to earn the gratitude of the Nation and his character won him the high regard of a host of friends.
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