Harry Truman actually said...

"The following-described lands, comprising a portion of Government land at Keaukaha, Waiakea, South Hilo, Country and Territory of Hawaii, together with any improvements thereon, are hereby restored to..."

"I also direct the appropriate officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Flag Day."

"It has become my sad duty to announce officially the death of James Forrestal, formerly Secretary of Defense in the Government of the United States, who died at the Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Marylan..."

"As a mark of respect to Mr. Forrestal's memory, it is hereby ordered that the national flag be displayed at half-mast upon all public buildings and at all forts and military posts and naval stations, ..."