All persons who, either by active aid or by honest submission, co-operates with the United States in its efforts to give effect to this beneficent purpose will receive the reward of its support and protection.
William McKinley: “All persons who, either by active aid or by honest submission, co-operates with the United States in its efforts to give…”
On the recordJuly 12, 1898
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