Lyndon Johnson actually said...

We have come here this morning to honor three young men who are tender in years but mature in action, who by their devotion, their intelligence, and their courage have demonstrated what is best about the coming generation of young Americans.

Context

Remarks at the Presentation of the Young American Medals

06/23/1966

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