On the recordMay 20, 1963
Most of all, we are very proud of Major Cooper and his family and we are very proud that our country continues to produce these young men who go so far and carry with them so much.
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Remarks Upon Presenting the NASA Distinguished Service Medal to Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper
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