Proclamation 441—Thanksgiving Day, 1899
10/24/1899
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Existing problems demand the thought and quicken the conscience of the country.
I did all that in honor could be done to avert the war, but without avail.
To the House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State in response to the resolution ...
Hope maketh not ashamed.