Veto Message
07/04/1888
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In testimony of respect to the memory of the honored dead it is ordered that the executive offices in Washington be closed on the day of the...
The national flag be displayed at half-mast on the public buildings and on all national vessels on the day of the funeral.
The sole purpose of the provision is to benefit the public service.
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