"I see that the flagpole still stands. Have your troops hoist the colors to its peak, and let no enemy ever haul them down."

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America has joined forces with the Allied Powers, and what we have of blood and treasure are yours. Therefore it is that with loving pride we drape the colors in tribute of respect to this citizen of your great republic. And here and now, in the presence of the illustrious dead, we pledge our hearts and our honor in carrying this war to a successful issue. Lafayette, we are here.

— Charles E. Stanton