Harry Truman: “The authors of this suggestion claim that this would be good for the country.”

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.

We have discovered that the Constitution does not prevent us from correcting social injustice, or advancing the general welfare.

The course of action you recommend has my approval.