Lyndon Johnson actually said...

When the sergeant's tour was up and he had to leave the village, all turned out for a farewell party for the man who had been a friend of each one of them.

Context

Remarks Upon Presenting the Distinguished Service Medal to Gen. Wallace M. Greene, Jr., USMC

01/25/1968

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