On the recordJuly 5, 1989
I've really been looking forward to one of the most distinguished duties of this office: the privilege of presenting this nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI've really been looking forward to one of the most distinguished duties of this office: the privilege of presenting this nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the Presidential Medal of Freedom
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