"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."
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About Bo Gritz
Bo Gritz, born James Gordon Gritz, is a former United States Army officer and decorated Special Forces soldier known for his involvement in various military and political activities. He served multiple tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his bravery in combat. Gritz later gained attention for his controversial missions to Southeast Asia to search for American prisoners of war, his involvement with right-wing politics and militia groups, and his independent presidential campaign in 1992.
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