The President's News Conference
02/04/1948
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Members of the armed forces of the United States who are awarded the decoration established by this order are authorized...
That is his duty. That is his duty.
No more than one National Security Medal shall be awarded to any one person, but for subsequent services justifying an a...
There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenanc...