DoD May 15, 1968 Memo to LBJ re: USS Liberty Capt. McGonagle MOH Presentation

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:

The May 15, 1968 Memorandum from the Department of Defense to President Lyndon Johnson regarding the presentation of the Medal of Honor to USS Liberty Captain William McGonagle in which the DoD recommends LBJ break with tradition and have the DoD present the MOH instead of the President of the United States and that the ceremony have no media coverage since the June 8, 1967 Israeli attack on the USS Liberty is too sensitive.

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In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Joe Meadors

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