Lyndon Johnson actually said...

Through their fortitude, perseverance, and gallant efforts, these brave officers and men contributed in great measure to the progress of the counterinsurgency effort conducted in the Republic of Vietnam.

Context

Text of Distinguished Unit Citation Awarded to the 121st Aviation Company (Air Mobile Light).

03/06/1966

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