On the recordMay 29, 1917
When you reflect upon it, these men who died to preserve the Union died to preserve the instrument which we are now using to serve the world—a free nation espousing the cause of human liberty.
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presidency.ucsb.eduWhen you reflect upon it, these men who died to preserve the Union died to preserve the instrument which we are now using to serve the world—a free nation espousing the cause of human liberty.
Memorial Day Address at Arlington National Cemetery
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