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The achievements of this hour will give a new meaning to this memorable day, and Vicksburg will brighten the glow of the patriot's heart which kindles at the mention of Bunker Hill and Yorktown.
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Dodge draws a parallel between the significance of the Vicksburg victory and other historic battles, celebrating patriotism.
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I must say this is the first time I ever heard of national honor being sustained by such methods.
Under the regulations, it is impossible for the Army to defend itself and make answer to these attacks, except through their own officers, and their reports do not reach the public, for the press seems to use only that which reflects upon…
The national honor never has, never can, and never will be protected by such methods.
It is upheld and maintained today, as it always has been, by the patriotism of our people as represented by our Army in the Civil War, in Cuba, the Philippines, and China.
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