Harry Truman: “That is an example that I hope some other people in the world will start to follow.”

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

We have discovered that the Constitution does not prevent us from correcting social injustice, or advancing the general welfare.

I believe that the report is of great value.

The National Security Medal may be awarded to any person, without regard to nationality, including members of the armed forces of the United States, for distinguished achievement or outstanding contribution on or after July 26, 1947, in…