Harry Truman: “I want to congratulate the millions of Americans who have already responded to this great cause.”

It was suggested, and I decided that it wouldn't serve any good purpose, it would be just a piece of demagoguery; and that is what it turned out to be.

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.

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