Harry Truman actually said...

The Medal of Freedom shall not be awarded to a citizen of the United States for any act or service performed within the continental limits of the United States or to a member of the armed forces of the United States.

Context

Executive Order 9586—The Medal of Freedom

07/05/1945

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