File:John R. Lanigan and Joseph R. McCarthy.jpg

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English: Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin, (right) is congratulated by Colonel John R. Lanigan, Commandant of The Marine Corps Fifth Reserve District, after the Republican Senator received the distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with four gold stars. McCarthy got the medals for 'heroism and extraordinary achievement' as a Marine Officer in the Solomons nine years ago.
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Source USMC Military History Division: Defense Department Photo (Marines)
Author Unknown military photographer of the Signal Corps

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30 December 1952

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