Harry Truman actually said...

His devotion to duty and unfailing loyalty to the Commander-in-Chief and the Army kept General Watson at his post despite failing health and against medical advice.

Context

Citation Accompanying the Distinguished Service Medal Honoring General Edwin M. Watson.

06/07/1945

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