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On the recordMay 29, 1891
We laid them elbow touching elbow in the order in which they had stood in the line of battle.
Said by
Ben Harrison
Republican · Indiana

Editor's note · Context

Remarks During Decoration Day Ceremonies at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia

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