I do hereby direct that the flags on the White House and the several departmental buildings be displayed at half-staff for a period of thirty days; and that suitable military and naval honors, under the orders of the Secretaries of War and of the Navy, be rendered on the day of the funeral.
Proclamation 813—Announcing the Death of Ex-President Grover Cleveland
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Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
The fate of the leader for the time being is of little consequence, but the cause itself must in the end triumph, for its triumph is essential to the well-being of the American people.
The American people by a great plurality have conferred upon you the highest honor in their gift.
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