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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “I want to express, I am sure, the sentiments of us all in welcoming the General to the White House and also in…”

On the recordSeptember 5, 1963
I want to express, I am sure, the sentiments of us all in welcoming the General to the White House and also in presenting him on behalf of the United States with this decoration.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Remarks Upon Presenting the Distinguished Service Medal to Gen. Emmett O'Donnell

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