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William McKinley: “Your splendid command has endured not only the hardships and sacrifices incident to campaign and battle, but in stress…”

On the recordJuly 15, 1898
Your splendid command has endured not only the hardships and sacrifices incident to campaign and battle, but in stress of heat and weather has triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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