Harry Truman: “Economic stagnation is the advance guard of Soviet conquest.”

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.

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

As far as I am concerned.

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