US Presidency
1971

After I presented her the Medal, I shook hands with their two children, Karl, Jr., he was 8 years old and Kevin, who was 4. As I was about to move to the next recipient, Kevin suddenly stood at attention and saluted. I found it rather difficult to get my thoughts together for the next presentation. My fellow Americans, I want to end this war in a way that is worthy of the sacrifice of Karl Taylor, and I think he would want me to end it in a way that would increase the chances that Kevin and Karl, and all those children like them here and around the world, could grow up in a world where none of them would have to die in war; that would increase the chance for America to have what it has not had in this century, a full generation of peace. We have come a long way in the last two years toward that goal. With your continued support, I believe we will achieve that goal.