On the recordJune 2, 1903
We did it; and I hope the veterans of the great war feel that at least we showed the spirit they would want their sons and successors to show.
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presidency.ucsb.eduWe did it; and I hope the veterans of the great war feel that at least we showed the spirit they would want their sons and successors to show.
Remarks in Bloomington, Illinois
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