Benjamin Harrison actually said...

I have never been able to think of the day as one of mourning; I have never quite been able to feel that half-masted flags were appropriate on Decoration Day.

Context

Remarks During Decoration Day Ceremonies in Independence Hall, Philadelphia

05/29/1891

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