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Memorandum from Admiral Robert Dennison to President Harry S. Truman
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Memorandum from Admiral Robert Dennison to President Harry S. Truman
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THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 6 May 1950 MEMORANDUM FOR: The President Subject: Chinese Plans to Decorate Americans I have been informed that the Chinese Government proposes to decorate certain American citizens, as follows: Mr. William C. Bullitt Grand Cordon of the Order of the Brilliant Star Mrs. Clare Boothe Luce Special Collar of the Order of the Brilliant Star Mr. Roy Howard Special Collar of the Order of the Brilliant Star Mr. Alfred Kohlberg Special Breast Order, with Ribbon, of the Order of the Brilliant Star Mr. Henry Luce is advanced one rank in the Order of the Brilliant Star. ROBERT L. DENNISON SERVICE** my Chinese for HSV Put this in under