Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

"The great interest which our people feel in the story of Paul Jones's life, the national sense of gratitude for the great service done by him toward the achievement of independence, and the sentiment ..."

"Besides acting squarely, talk politely."

"Lincoln, himself a man of Southern birth, did not hesitate to appeal to the sword when he became satisfied that in no other way could the Union be saved, for high though he put peace he put righteousn..."

"It is eminently fitting that these services should now be commemorated in suitable manner."