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'''Matthew Bunker Ridgway''' (March 3, 1895 – July 26, 1993) was a [[United States Army]] [[General officer|General]]. He held several major commands and was most famous for resurrecting the [[United Nations]] (U.N.) war effort during the [[Korean War]]. Several [[historians]] have credited Ridgway for turning the war around in favor of the UN side. His long and prestigious military career was recognized by the award of the [[Presidential Medal of Freedom]] on May 12, 1986 by [[POTUS|President]] [[Ronald Reagan]], who stated that "Heroes come when they're needed; great men step forward when courage seems in short supply.
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'''Matthew Bunker Ridgway''' (March 3, 1895 – July 26, 1993) was a [[United States Army]] [[General officer|General]]. He held several major commands and was most famous for resurrecting the [[United Nations]] (U.N.) war effort during the [[Korean War]]. Several [[historians]] have credited Ridgway for turning the war around in favor of the UN side. His long and prestigious military career was recognized by the award of the [[Presidential Medal of Freedom]] on May 12, 1986 by [[POTUS|President]] [[Ronald Reagan]], who stated that "Heroes come when they're needed; great men step forward when courage seems in short supply.
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