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President Truman's Remarks Upon Presenting Congressional Medals of Honor to Capt. Harvey, Capt. Millett, Master Sgt. Adams, and Cpl. Ingman

President Harry S. Truman's remarks upon presenting four Congressional Medals of Honor to Capt. Raymond Harvey, USA; Capt. Lewis L. Millett, USA; Master Sgt. Stanley T. Adams, USA; and Cpl. Einar H. Ingman, USA. An unidentified general reads each citation. President Truman's remarks are 1 minute, 40 seconds. The President spoke at 12:15 p.m. in the Rose Garden at the White House. The citations, describing the actions in Korea for which the medals were awarded, are printed in the Congressional Record (vol. 97, p. 7696).

President Harry S. Truman With Medal of Honor Recipients

President Harry S. Truman, center, is shown in Washington, D.C., shaking hands with four men who he presented the Congressional Medal of Honor to at the White House. All these men received their Medals for their service in the Korean War. From left to right: Captain Raymond Harvey, Pasadena, California; Captain Lewis L. Millett, Haverhill, Massachusetts; President Truman; Sergeant Stanley T. Adams, Olathe, Kansas; Einar H. Ingman, Jr., Tomahawk, Wisconsin.