Benjamin Harrison actually said...

"The selection of this day for these exercises--a day consecrated to the memory of those who died that there might be one flag of honor and authority in this republic--is most fitting."

"That one flag encircles us with its folds to-day, the unrivaled object of our loyal love."

"His was 'the arduous greatness of things done.'"

"But it should not be forgotten that it is possible to travel by land from Washington to the southernmost capital of South America, and that the opening of railroad communication with these friendly St..."