Harry Truman: “In the meantime, we've got to get ahead with the work the best way we can.”

We know that large reserves of generating capacity are vital to economic health and to national security.

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

They should be strong enough to see that unified multiple-purpose development is planned for, and works operated harmoniously in each basin-wide comprehensive system.

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.