William McKinley actually said...

But the living principles of undertakings worthily accomplished, for an unselfish purpose, abide forever and guide us to a nobler destiny an...

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

The debt of gratitude which we owe to the Nation’s defenders can never be completely repaid either by this or future generations.

Engagements here, the nature of which is well understood, will prevent my taking part in the Memorial Day ceremonies at Gettysburg this year...