Harry Truman: “I certainly do. I think it is absolutely necessary for the peace of the world and the welfare of this country.”

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 140 I64 Stat. 107, 145); and as Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the United States, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of Defense the…

That is his duty. That is his duty.

No more than one National Security Medal shall be awarded to any one person, but for subsequent services justifying an award, a suitable device may be awarded to be worn with the Medal.

There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances.