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MRS. JEAN HANSON PRESENTED CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HER SON, LT. ROBERT HANSON, PILOT KILLED IN PACIFIC, BOSTON, MASS

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1) MS Gov. Saltonstall, Mayor Tobin, Mrs. Hanson.2) CU Gen. L.G. Merritt.3) CU Mayor Tobin.4) MS Color guards.5) MS Gov. Saltonstall speaks into mike.6) GV Spectators.7) MS Mayor Tobin speaks into mike, Gen. Merritt & Mrs. Hanson stand beside mike.8) MS Gen. Merritt presents medal to Mrs. Hanson, family gathers around.QUALITY: GOOD

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Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities

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1944-08-19
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