It probably has something to do with him being a president.
If I weren’t a ‘thinking person’, I would figure you thought a pResident could do no wrong.
that bum LBJ(and others) entered USNR in 1940 and was a LCDR Representative and was awarded (recommended by MacArthur) a Silver Star in 1942 as a result of a flyover of New Guinea
= = = = = = = = =
From the NY Times 1964:
The citation for the award to Mr. Johnson of the Silver Star reported the action in these words:
“As our planes neared the target area they were intercepted by eight hostile fighters. When, at this time, the plane in which Lieutenant Commander Johnson was an observer developed mechanical trouble and was forced to turn back alone presenting a favorable target to the enemy fighters, he evidenced marked coolness in spite of the hazards involved. His gallant action enabled him to obtain and return with valuable information.”
= = = = = = = = = = = = = =
I would like to think that the crew of the plane he was aboard would turn down such an ‘award’.
That said, MAYBE the ‘plane’ got the award also and since he was aboard etc etc etc....
Entire article from NYT 1964
https://www.nytimes.com/1964/09/21/archives/johnson-was-awarded-the-silver-star-for-flight-with-bomber-group-in.html