War Graves Commission

Famous quotes containing the words war, graves and/or commission:

    One must know that war is common, justice is strife, and everything happens according to strife and necessity.
    Heraclitus (c. 535–475 B.C.)

    There is one story and one story only
    That will prove worth your telling,
    Whether as learned bard or gifted child;
    —Robert Graves (1895–1985)

    Yesterday the Electoral Commission decided not to go behind the papers filed with the Vice-President in the case of Florida.... I read the arguments in the Congressional Record and can’t see how lawyers can differ on the question. But the decision is by a strictly party vote—eight Republicans against seven Democrats! It shows the strength of party ties.
    Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822–1893)