William McKinley, Address of President McKinley, at the dedication of the Grant Monument… (1897)
“ New York holds in its keeping the precious dust of the silent soldier; but his achievements—what he and his brave comrades wrought for mankind—are in the keeping of seventy millions of American citizens, who will guard the sacred heritage forever and forevermore. ”
William McKinley, Address of President McKinley, at the dedication of the Grant Monument… (1897)
“ With all that riches and sculpture can do to render the edifice worthy of the man, upon a site unsurpassed for magnificence, has this monument been reared by New York as a perpetual record of his illustrious deeds, in the certainty that as time passes, around it will assemble with gratitude and reverence and veneration, men of all climes, races, and nationalities. ”
William McKinley, Address of President McKinley, at the dedication of the Grant Monument… (1897)
“ A great life never dies. Great deeds are imperishable; great names immortal. General Grant’s services and character will continue undiminished in influence and advance in the estimation of mankind so long as liberty remains the corner-stone of free government and integrity of life the guaranty of good citizenship. ”
