Harry Truman: “I have never hesitated to urge people to vote the Democratic ticket in their own interest and in the interest of our…”

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

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

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

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.