The President's News Conference
10/03/1929
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For men of our race to master extraordinary difficulty, to carry through great adventure, thrills us with pride, with hope, and with confide...
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...
I would like to have a little more inspiration from your side on things I can talk about.
I congratulate you, Admiral Byrd, upon your success, upon your safe return to your country and home and friends, upon your services and the ...