victorious war would furnish scant compensation.




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MESSAGE FOR THE BOSTON POST

APRIL 22, 1918


The nation with the greatest moral power will win. Of that are born
armies and navies and the resolution to endure. Have faith in the moral
power of America. It gave independence under Washington and freedom
under Lincoln. Here, right never lost. Here, wrong never won. However
powerful the forces of evil may appear, somewhere there are more
powerful forces of righteousness. Courage and confidence are our
heritage. Justice is our might. The outcome is in your hand, my fellow
American; if you deserve to win, the Nation cannot lose.




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ROXBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, BUNKER HILL DAY

JUNE 17, 1918