Lyndon Johnson actually said...

By providing the spark of insight, the initiative, and the leadership for new approaches, new techniques, and new technology, he has rendered service of incalculable value to the national intelligence effort and to the Nation's security.

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Citation Accompanying the National Security Medal Presented to Frank Byron Rowlett.

03/01/1966

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