Harry Truman: “This order shall supersede Executive Order No. 9277 of December 3, 1941, entitled 'Award of the Purple Heart to Persons…”

The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

I believe that the report is of great value.

It is my fervent hope as I leave the Office of the Presidency that recent reckless attacks which can destroy that great asset will subside and that we will continue to go forward in creating a skilled corps of men and women with a public…