The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Chief Commander to His Majesty Faisal Il al-Hashimi, King of Iraq, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, in recognition of his outstanding devotion to the principles of duty to his country, and for distinguished service in furthering the deep friendship between the people of Iraq and the people of the United States.