The President's News Conference
08/24/1949
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The Secretary of the Navy shall award the Purple Heart, in the name of the President of the United States, to any person...
I am concerned that the program outlined above be initiated at the earliest practicable date.
This order shall supersede Executive Order No. 9277 of December 3, 1941, entitled 'Award of the Purple Heart to Persons ...
Say in about 6 months.