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These justly prized medals are given in the Army alike to the officers and the enlisted men, and it is most unjust that the commissioned officers and warrant officers of the Navy should not in this respect have the same rights as their brethren in the Army and as the enlisted men of the Navy.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt argues for equal recognition of Navy officers with Army personnel regarding medals of honor.

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