Proclamation 2654—Flag Day, 1945
05/27/1945
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I am appreciative of the privilege that General Smith has offered me, to come over here and make a few remarks to this o...
I wouldn't take any, now. It's a little late.
I can't see any good purpose to be served by that.
I hope I will always deserve it.