Abraham Lincoln said...

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

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

The expediency of any legislation upon the subject is submitted for your consideration.

Now, therefore, be it known that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do issue this my proclamation, as r...