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Lt. Col. Thursday
This Lt. O'Rourke - are you by chance related?
RSM Michael O'Rourke
Not by chance, sir, by blood. He's my son.
Lt. Col. Thursday
I see. How did he happen to get into West Point?
RSM Michael O'Rourke
It happened by presidential appointment, sir
Lt. Col. Thursday
Are you a former officer, O'Rourke?
RSM Michael O'Rourke
During the war, I was a major in the 69th New York regiment... The Irish Brigade, sir.
Lt. Col. Thursday
Still, it's been my impression that presidential appointments were restricted to sons of holders of the Medal of Honor.
RSM Michael O'Rourke
That is my impression, too, sir. Will that be all, sir?
