"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 French Republic have in the spirit of amity, and with a desire to..."
"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..."
"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 ha..."
"The debt of gratitude which we owe to the Nation’s defenders can never be completely repaid either by this or future generations."
"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..."
"Generations come and go, and the issues for which they fought and died soon pass into history."
"This liberty-loving Nation is not, and never can be, forgetful of the immortal heroes of the Civil War."
"Time only enhances the lasting value and demonstrates anew the true significance of these inspiring patriotic observances."
"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."
"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."
"The freedom of the people to pursue their accustomed occupations will he abridged only when it may be necessary to do so."