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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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Herbert Hoover
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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