On the recordMarch 31, 1976
I feel very deeply privileged on this occasion to act on behalf of all Americans in presenting that medal to one of the giants of our time.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI feel very deeply privileged on this occasion to act on behalf of all Americans in presenting that medal to one of the giants of our time.
Remarks Upon Presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Arthur Rubinstein
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