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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “I also direct the Secretary of the Army, acting under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, to lend the greatest…”

On the recordJuly 11, 1962
I also direct the Secretary of the Army, acting under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, to lend the greatest possible assistance to the various State Governors, other State and municipal officials, and civic and patriotic organizations to insure the success of their ceremonial undertakings m commemoration of the significance of the Medal of Honor.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 3481—Medal of Honor Centennial, U.S. Army

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