Harry Truman: “In our society, on the other hand, human life is infinitely precious.”

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

I am glad that the Bill of Rights is at last to be exhibited side by side with the Constitution.

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

We know that large reserves of generating capacity are vital to economic health and to national security.