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On the recordOctober 11, 1909
The truth is that the honor of unveiling the tablet to the Rev. Father Serra was one that I had not anticipated, but which I was glad to perform.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Address at Glenwood Mission Inn in Riverside, California

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