Harry Truman: “I salute you all, and say to all of you from all of us at home, 'Well and nobly done.'”

It was suggested, and I decided that it wouldn't serve any good purpose, it would be just a piece of demagoguery; and that is what it turned out to be.

The ultimate responsibility is mine in any event.

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.

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.