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William McKinley: This liberty-loving Nation is not, and never can be, forgetful of the immortal heroes of the Civil War.

On the recordMay 19, 1898
This liberty-loving Nation is not, and never can be, forgetful of the immortal heroes of the Civil War.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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Letter to the Gettysburg Committee on Memorial Day Exercises

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