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Beto O'Rourke: “These mariners have gone unrecognized for more than 70 years, and they deserve to be recognized for their service.”

On the recordJune 27, 2013
These mariners have gone unrecognized for more than 70 years, and they deserve to be recognized for their service.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

O'Rourke emphasizes the need to recognize the service of WWII Merchant Mariners.

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