Abraham Lincoln actually said...

I would like to speak in terms of praise due to the many brave officers and soldiers who have fought in the cause of the Union and liberties...

That was the birthday of the United States of America.

He whose will, not ours, should ever be done be everywhere remembered and ever reverenced with profoundest gratitude.

Now I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, under the authority of said section, do allot the said associate justice, Stephen J....