Harry Truman: “It is hereby ordered that income, excess-profits, and declared value excess-profits tax returns shall be open for…”

I am happy to join with you in the recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Civil Service merit system.

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.