Harry Truman actually said...

The Medal for Humane Action may be awarded to any person who distinguished himself by meritorious participation in the humane military effort to supply necessities of life to the people of Berlin, Germany.

Context

Executive Order 10325—Regulations Governing the Award of the Medal for Humane Action

02/06/1952

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