Abraham Lincoln actually said...

Fourth. That the naval forces at Charleston and their commander on that station be invited to participate in the ceremonies of the occasion.

Second. That the flag, when raised, be saluted by one hundred guns from Fort Sumter and by a national salute from every fort and rebel batte...

Ordered, first. That at the hour of noon on the 14th day of April, 1865, Brevet Major-General Anderson will raise and plant upon the ruins o...

Third. That suitable ceremonies be had upon the occasion, under the direction of Major-General William T. Sherman, whose military operations...