Harry Truman: “Accordingly, I am appointing a special board of inquiry on air transport safety, and request you to serve as a member of…”

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.

I believe that the report is of great value.

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

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