Harry Truman: “I THANK YOU for your courteous message sent me upon your departure from the United States.”

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

I can't see any good purpose to be served by that.

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.

It is my fervent hope as I leave the Office of the Presidency that recent reckless attacks which can destroy that great asset will subside and that we will continue to go forward in creating a skilled corps of men and women with a public…