Harry Truman: “I have no authority for the publication.”

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

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.

Without multiple-purpose river basin development, I believe that few of these accomplishments would have been possible.

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