02/09/1890
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"It was as if heaven was approving the human liberty and human equality typified by that flag."
"It gives me special pleasure to combine with that tribute, which I have usually been able to pay since this day was instituted, to the dead of all our armies, a special mark of respect to that great s..."
"Let us not forget that as good citizens and good patriots it is our duty always to obey the law, and to give it our loyal support, and insist that everyone else shall do so."
"I have neither the strength nor the voice adequate to any extended speech to-day."