Harry Truman: “Within the last year I became gravely concerned with what appeared to be unsafe conditions in the Executive Mansion.”

I hereby direct all departments and agencies of the Government to cooperate with the Secretary of State in the execution of his authority under this proclamation and any subsequent proclamation, rule, regulation, or order issued in…

This ceremony could be no more than a magnificent burial.

That is his duty. That is his duty.

No more than one National Security Medal shall be awarded to any one person, but for subsequent services justifying an award, a suitable device may be awarded to be worn with the Medal.