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Richard Nixon: The American Legion stood firmly by the President of the United States.

On the recordFebruary 15, 1971
The American Legion stood firmly by the President of the United States.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Remarks on Receiving the American Legion's Distinguished Service Medal for 1969.

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