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  Medal of Freedom Recipient Robert B. Anderson
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DescriptionCitation and Remarks at Presentation of the Medal of Freedom to Robert B. Anderson
August 3, 1955

[ Text read by Commander Edward L. Beach, Naval Aide to the President ]

CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD
OF THE MEDAL OF FREEDOM TO
ROBERT B. ANDERSON


To ROBERT B. ANDERSON, for exceptionally meritorious service in furtherance of the security of the United States.

As Secretary of the Navy Mr. Anderson rendered a brilliant performance in the administration of that service. As Deputy Secretary of Defense he continued to apply in superb fashion sound judgment and keen foresight in formulating and resolving programs of interest to this nation and its allies.

Through his work in international affairs--in particular, his service as Defense Member of the Operations Coordinating Board and his participation in meetings of the North Atlantic Council and in the development of the St. Lawrence Seaway program-he has contributed to the sound advancement of our national security.

In these activities and in many other ways Mr. Anderson has rendered great service to his country. It is my pleasure to award him the Medal of Freedom.

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER

[ Remarks of the President]

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