John Kennedy actually said...

I want to tell you how proud I am as President of the United States to welcome you all--those of you who are descended from those who won this Nation's highest decoration and those of you who carry it now.

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Remarks to a Group of Descendants of Civil War Medal of Honor Winners

04/27/1962

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