Richard Nixon: “This country owes a debt of gratitude to 29 million living American…”

On the recordOctober 23, 1972

This country owes a debt of gratitude to 29 million living American veterans who fought for this country in World War I, in World War II, in Korea and Vietnam.

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Richard Nixon

Republican · California

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Remarks on Signing Veterans Benefits Legislation

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Richard Nixon: “This country owes a debt of gratitude to 29 million living American veterans who fought for this country in World War I…”

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