Salute to the French People on Bastille Day
07/13/1944
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In this war the need of the armed forces for young, vigorous men must also be given thorough consideration.
We must always bear in mind the ex-servicemen, a considerable number of whom will unquestionably desire to begin the study of medicine.
I am told that this Committee recommended that there be no deferment for premedical students who are not in medical school by July 1 of this...
This plan by the medical colleges in behalf of ex-servicemen has my hearty support.