Herbert Hoover: “His contribution to exploration and scientific research has done honor…”

On the recordJune 19, 1930

His contribution to exploration and scientific research has done honor to his country, and his country takes a just pride in them and in him.

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Republican · California

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Remarks on Presenting the Special Gold Medal of the National Geographic Society to Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd.

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