Harry Truman: “I urge the people of the nation to display the flag on that day at their homes and other suitable places.”

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.

The Constitution belongs to no one group of people and to no single branch of the Government.

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

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