Harry Truman: “Real unity is behind basic principles and concrete programs.”

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

The ultimate responsibility is mine in any event.

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.

I do not. General MacArthur is in the Army, and on active duty, and if he has anything that is of use to the Defense Department, he ought to tell them so they can make use of it.