On the recordJanuary 12, 1949
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This order shall supersede Executive Order No. 9277 of December 3, 1941, entitled 'Award of the Purple Heart to Persons Serving with the Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States.'
I have always believed that the American people have the good sense and good judgement to make the right decisions, once they know the facts.