Harry Truman: “We have one now who is as able as any we have ever had, and he is vitally interested in the programs for which you are…”

The course of action you recommend has my approval.

I do not. General MacArthur is in the Army, and on active duty, and if he has anything that is of use to the Defense Department, he ought to tell them so they can make use of it.

The decoration established by this order shall be awarded by the President of the United States or, under regulations approved by him, by such person or persons as he may designate.

As far as I am concerned.