John B. Nalty gave a rousing speech upon U.S. declaration of war against the German Empire, which went in part:
"Fellow citizens, we celebrate this day, a day which we declare our loyalty to,
and love for our country."
At the conclusion of Mr. Nalty's speech, the flag was unfurled and released by its keepers
— little Miss Lorraine and her brother William Halpin, children of Will and Ellen Nalty.