Harry Truman: “No, I think the Commanding General of the Far East Command has all the authority necessary to carry on the military…”

I do not. General MacArthur is in the Army, and on active duty, and if he has anything that is of use to the Defense Department, he ought to tell them so they can make use of it.

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

Mrs. Beth Campbell Short may be appointed to a permanent competitive position in the classified civil service of the United States without regard to the competitive provisions of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

This ceremony could be no more than a magnificent burial.