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Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient Dr. Michael DeBakey
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Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient
Dr. Michael DeBakey
DR. MICHAEL DEBAKEY
Awarded by
President Lyndon B. Johnson
January 20, 1969
Modern American pioneer, surgeon of world renown, Dr. Michael DeBakey has led doctors throughout the world to new frontiers in surgery of the heart. His research and methods have conquered infirmities considered hopeless only a few years ago. He has brought new hope and longer life to millions for themselves and their posterity. He has inspired his country to do more to improve people's health the world over. He will himself live in the history of science's never-ending explorations for the prolongation of life.
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