Harry Truman: “As President, I feel it my duty to protect the men who are engaged in this crucial work from such attacks.”

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 have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

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…

I believe that the report is of great value.