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Word: lackinterest (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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...read TIME'S May 19 article on our decorations and would like to point out that a basic reason, not mentioned by TIME, for lackluster medals is the almost complete "lackinterest" of medal holders in wearing them. The British know how to wear their decorations. Every veteran in a uniform, from elevator operator up, wears his ribbons and, on dress occasions, his medals. Get them out of the drawers and on the uniforms and full-dress suits, and the changes will be made...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Jun. 9, 1961 | 6/9/1961 | See Source »

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