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respect and power at home
and abroad, that in the unexampled era of growth and prosperity
that dawns with peace, there attached mightier wealth of pride
and glory than ever before to that loved boast, "I am an
American citizen."
In relinquishing the implements of war for those
of peace, let your conduct ever be that of warriors in time of
war, and peaceful citizens in time of peace. Let not the luster
of that bright name that you have won as soldiers, be dimmed by
any improper act as citizens, but as time rolls on let your record
grow brighter and brighter still.
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