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Dr. Hector P. Garcia, founder of the American G.I. Forum, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award from President Ronald Reagan.

Dr. Hector P. Garcia, founder of the American G.I. Forum, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award from President Ronald Reagan.

Dr. Hector P. Garcia, founder of the American G.I. Forum, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award from President Ronald Reagan.

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