By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes, including the Defense Production Act of 1950, and as President of the United States and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Executive Order 10200—Establishing the Defense Production Administration
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It would have involved us in all-out war in the Far East, and we have been strenuously trying to avoid that all the time.
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.
Of course I would. I wouldn't be discourteous to anybody. I never have been.
There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances.
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