On the recordMarch 24, 1949
THE PRESIDENT of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Gold Star in lieu of the Third Distinguished Service Medal to FLEET ADMIRAL WILLIAM D. LEAHY, UNITED STATES NAVY
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “THE PRESIDENT of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Gold Star in lieu of the Third Distinguished Service…”
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Citation Accompanying Distinguished Service Medal Awarded to Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy.
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