Harry Truman: “I am creating a temporary Air Policy Commission to make an objective inquiry into national aviation policies and…”

I am happy to join with you in the recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Civil Service merit system.

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

We know that large reserves of generating capacity are vital to economic health and to national security.

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…