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World War II Vet Upset Heitkamp Used His Story For Her Campaign

Hank Berrien

On Wednesday, it was reported that without obtaining his permission, North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp had used an image of a World War II veteran and the story of how she had honored him.

In 2017, Lynn Aas of Minot, North Dakota, was presented with the Legion of Honor, France’s highest honor, by the president of France. As The Minot Daily News reported, Aas said, “I was flabbergasted, and I was very humbled and appreciative.” French Consul General Vincent Floreani wrote:

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