Harry Truman: “By his personal leadership, his driving spirit, and his professional genius, General Arnold made a great contribution to…”

The experience of this early period of public action showed that constant vigilance and competent professional guidance are essential to prevent irreparable losses.

There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances.

They should be strong enough to see that unified multiple-purpose development is planned for, and works operated harmoniously in each basin-wide comprehensive system.

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