Harry Truman: “We are building our military strength in the way best calculated to meet the military threat that confronts us.”

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…

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 wouldn't take any, now. It's a little late.

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.