Harry Truman: “For the courtesy of appearing before you, as for other courtesies, I am sure I am largely indebted to my good friend…”

The experience of this early period of public action showed that constant vigilance and competent professional guidance are essential to prevent irreparable losses.

That is his duty. That is his duty.

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

We venerate these documents not because they are old, not because they are valuable historical relics, but because they still have meaning for us.