Harry Truman: “I think Senator Hickenlooper very clearly explained the situation in his statement to the Senate.”

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

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.

Mrs. Beth Campbell Short may be appointed to a permanent competitive position in the classified civil service of the United States without regard to the competitive provisions of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

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