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IMPRESSIVE ANGLO-AMERICAN t EREMO,NY IN Received July 29. 8.5 p.m. LONDON, July 28. The Duke of Connaught unveiled St. Cauden’s statue of Abraham Lincoln in Parliament Square, London. Lord Bryce presided at the inaugural ceremony prior to the unveiling. Senator Root came front America to make the presentation on behalf of the United Slates. Many lords, commoners, and prominent AngloAmericans were present. Senator Root said that in any great emergency it was impossible tor Britain aha America to be on opposite sides. Mr. Lloyd George accepted the statue on behalf of the people of the Empire. He paid a tribute to Lincoln’s courage, patience, humanity and trust in the people. He was one of those great figures who lost their nationality in death and thenceforth belonged to the whole of mankind. "Such men are needed in the world to-day. The torn and bleeding earth is calling to-day for the help of the America of Abraham Lincolns.”
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 17934, 30 July 1920, Page 5
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160HANDS ACROSS THE SEA. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 17934, 30 July 1920, Page 5
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