On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
The bare recital of the facts is sufficient to show that we did our duty; and what prouder title to honor can a nation have than to have done its duty?
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Reflecting on national actions and responsibilities, this quote emphasizes that a nation's greatest honor comes from fulfilling its duty.
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