Harry Truman: “We just can't afford to let it happen.”

I made a 14,400-mile trip to get a lot of misinformation.

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.

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

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…