Harry Truman: “I think your organization has rendered a distinct public service in taking a stand on this matter.”

The decoration established by this order shall be awarded by the President of the United States or, under regulations approved by him, by such person or persons as he may designate.

Without multiple-purpose river basin development, I believe that few of these accomplishments would have been possible.

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

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