Harry Truman: “We have made real progress up to this time.”

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.

We venerate these documents not because they are old, not because they are valuable historical relics, but because they still have meaning for us.

The National Security Medal may be awarded to any person, without regard to nationality, including members of the armed forces of the United States, for distinguished achievement or outstanding contribution on or after July 26, 1947, in…

This ceremony could be no more than a magnificent burial.