Harry Truman: “It is their award, it is they who have made this decision, that while peace is precious to us, freedom and justice are…”

The longer I live, the more I am impressed by the significance of our simple official oath to uphold and defend the Constitution.

The Constitution is a living force--it is a growing thing.

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.

That is his duty. That is his duty.