May 29, 1898
Whereas pursuant to section 3 of the act of Congress approved July 24, 1897, entitled 'An Act to provide revenue for the Government and to encourage the industries of the United States', the Governments of the United States and of the…
William McKinley
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William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1897, until his assassination on September 14, 1901. A member of the Republican Party, he was born in Ohio and previously served as the governor of Ohio from 1892 to 1896. McKinley is known for leading the nation to victory in the Spanish-American War and for implementing protective tariffs to bolster American industry while maintaining the gold standard.
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May 24, 1898
I, William McKinley, President of the United States, by virtue of the power vested in me by the Constitution and the laws, and deeming sufficient occasion to exist, have thought fit to call forth, and hereby do call forth, volunteers to…
May 19, 1898
The debt of gratitude which we owe to the Nation’s defenders can never be completely repaid either by this or future generations.
May 19, 1898
This liberty-loving Nation is not, and never can be, forgetful of the immortal heroes of the Civil War.
May 19, 1898
For those who served as well as for those who fell at Gettysburg—now so peaceful and beautifully adorned with the highest creations of the sculptor’s art—our reunited fellow-countrymen, without regard to locality, creed, or political…
May 19, 1898
Time only enhances the lasting value and demonstrates anew the true significance of these inspiring patriotic observances.
May 19, 1898
But the living principles of undertakings worthily accomplished, for an unselfish purpose, abide forever and guide us to a nobler destiny and still greater achievements as a nation.
May 19, 1898
Generations come and go, and the issues for which they fought and died soon pass into history.
May 19, 1898
No time could be more appropriate than the present to approach in a fitting spirit those sacred themes of the love of country and the rights of man.
May 19, 1898
Engagements here, the nature of which is well understood, will prevent my taking part in the Memorial Day ceremonies at Gettysburg this year, attendance upon which, under other circumstances, would have afforded me an especial…
May 18, 1898
I will give instructions to the Secretary of the Treasury to make a report to me upon the subject of the revenues of the Philippines, with a view to the formulation of such revenue measures as may seem expedient.
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