Political Quotes

The Department buildings will be illuminated on the night of Washington's birthday, in honor of the recent triumphs of the Union.

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 of Fort Sumter, in Charleston Harbor, the same United States flag which floated over the battlements…

Let us strive to deserve, as far as mortals may, the continued favor of Almighty God.

Third. That suitable ceremonies be had upon the occasion, under the direction of Major-General William T. Sherman, whose military operations compelled the rebels to evacuate Charleston, or, in his absence, under the charge of Major-General…