Herbert Hoover actually said...

I AM GLAD to join with the citizens of your native town in paying tribute to your high courage, devotion and skill as exhibited in your service with Admiral Byrd's Antarctic expedition.

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Message to a Reception Honoring Harold I. June

06/25/1930

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