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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1897
Page
2
A ceremonial dedication honors the fame of Grant as the mausoleum is opened to hold his body for all time. The event exalts his legacy with a formal tribute and rites attended by dignitaries.
An extended discussion contrasts the land and naval parades planned for honoring General Ulysses S. Grant. The land pageant could include 100000 marchers and eight hours of procession, with grand stands for officials and crowds, while the naval pageant emphasizes sea power. The piece notes logistical challenges and desires to honor Grant with a national display of tribute, detailing monuments, tombs, and commemorative ceremonies in New York.
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