Name/Title
Certificate Denouncing McKinley's AssassinationEntry/Object ID
2010.1.2044Description
Framed resolution by the Atlanta Camp of the United Confederate Veterans denouncing the assassination of William McKinley. The certificate contains images of confederate leaders, Jefferson Davis bowing near a casket, and a cemetery. The resolution reads as follows:
"Resolutions Atlanta Camp, U.C.V. Atlanta, Ga., September 16, 1901 RESOLVED by ATLANTA CAMP No. 159, UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS, in meeting assembled, That individually and as an association we join in denouncing the foul assassination of the president of the United States, and most sincerely deplore the death of William McKinley who, in his high position as president, gave frequent utterance to broad and patriotic sentiments toward the people of the South and paid just tribute to the confederate soldiers dead and living; who, by his conservatism, did much to weld anew the bonds of mutual respect and confidence between the sections of the American union.
We deeply regret the fact that such an appalling crime could have been committed in our country.
To Mrs. McKinley, the bereaved widow, we tender our sincerest condolence and deepest sympathy." The resolution is signed "Chas. S Arnall" commander, and "W.H. Harrison" adjutant.
The resolution is framed in gold, with a white mat. The back of the frame is dark brown, with an easel stand.Collection
BechtelAcquisition
Accession
2010.1Source or Donor
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BECHTEL