William McKinley actually said...

"They have added new names to our roll of heroes."

"The sturdy valor and heroism of officers and men fill the American people with pride."

"let us pray with earnest fervor that He, the Dispenser of All Good, may speedily remove from us the untold afflictions of war and bring to our dear land the blessings of restored peace"

"I therefore ask the people of the United States, upon next assembling for divine worship in their respective places of meeting, to offer thanksgiving to Almighty God"