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Lyndon Johnson: “You don't know how much satisfaction I get out of seeing this lovely lady who has been by your side--this wonderful…”

On the recordJune 22, 1966
You don't know how much satisfaction I get out of seeing this lovely lady who has been by your side--this wonderful, typically American family here in the first house of the land to see you receive the award and the recognition that only a courageous, dedicated, devoted American could receive in this house.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks and Citation at the Medal of Honor Ceremony for Lt. Charles Q. Williams, USA.

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