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On the recordMarch 15, 1996
In Walla Walla, WA, there is a general medical and surgical facility for the Veterans' Administration. That facility serves a wide range of veterans over a very considerable area. The people of Walla Walla are proud of the facility. The various veterans organizations in the area have asked us to rename it in honor of Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright. As you know, Mr. President, General Wainwright was a distinguished American military leader, having commanded American troops in the Philippines and Corregidor after the departure of General MacArthur. He was imprisoned for 4 years, released, and ultimately observed the surrender of the Japanese on the U.S.S. Missouri on V-J Day. He won the Congressional Medal of Honor. General Wainwright was born in Fort Walla Walla, while his family was there with the First Cavalry. The people of Walla Walla are going to erect a statue in his honor, and they wish to rename the facility in honor of General Wainwright.
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington
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Discussing the renaming of a VA facility in Walla Walla to honor General Jonathan M. Wainwright.

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