Harry Truman actually said...

It has become my sad duty to announce officially the death of James Forrestal, formerly Secretary of Defense in the Government of the United...

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 buildi...

The United States is now, and will continue to be, most interested in the further development of his country.

President Truman emphasized the past record of interdependence of the two countries, in times of peace and war.