Harry Truman: “In taking steps to prevent aggression against our own peoples, we have no purpose of aggression against other peoples.”

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

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.

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.

I hereby direct all departments and agencies of the Government to cooperate with the Secretary of State in the execution of his authority under this proclamation and any subsequent proclamation, rule, regulation, or order issued in…