On the record
His bones have whitened every American battlefield from the first conflict with British regulars to the closing hour of our struggle with Spain.
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Adlai Stevenson
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Editor's note · Context
He acknowledges the sacrifices of Irish soldiers throughout American history, emphasizing their bravery.
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