May 30

ARMY AND NAVY

The rear-guard of the Army that fought four years, that turned defeat to victory, that turned a group of states to a Nation, that with their today (our yesterday) bought for us the tomorrow that we call today, once more will make its yearly march.

Memorial Day brings strong memories that go deep to the heart of the American race, names that are memories, and thoughts of days long dead. Bull Run and Shiloh, Lee, Sheridan, Grant, Gettysburg, Vieksburg, Appomatox.

The Grand Army of the Republic is dwindling in numbers. But when the last march is made and the last comrade is sleeping in the old camp ground, the Grand Army will be more than a memory, for it will become the tradition it has moulded; and by great traditions only do nations achieve that most difficult greatness, grandeur of spirit.