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George W. Bush: “I also encourage the American people to display the flag and hold appropriate meetings in their homes, places of…”

On the recordSeptember 24, 2004
I also encourage the American people to display the flag and hold appropriate meetings in their homes, places of worship, or other suitable places as a public expression of the sympathy and respect that our Nation holds for our Gold Star Mothers.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 7821—Gold Star Mother's Day, 2004

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