Proclamation 2864—Thanksgiving Day, 1949
11/09/1949
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That is his duty. That is his duty.
I am concerned that the program outlined above be initiated at the earliest practicable date.
The Secretary of the Navy shall award the Purple Heart, in the name of the President of the United States, to any person...
I wouldn't take any, now. It's a little late.