Harry Truman: “I have read the reports as they came to me.”

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

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…

We have discovered that the Constitution does not prevent us from correcting social injustice, or advancing the general welfare.

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.