Inaugural Address
03/03/1901
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We will not leave the destiny of the loyal millions the islands to the disloyal thousands who are in rebellion against t...
I hereby order and direct that that part of Executive Order dated May 8, 1899, relating to the appointment and creation ...
I did all that in honor could be done to avert the war, but without avail.
I commend to the favorable consideration of Congress the reasons upon which this recommendation rests.