Harry Truman: “Though this is a final report of the Continuing Committee, I personally feel that our battle against fire and fire…”

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…

There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances.

I believe that the report is of great value.

We have learned that the mark of a well-managed land lies in the care a Nation gives to its rivers.