Harry Truman actually said...

I am grateful for your message on the occasion of the departure from Italy of Allied troops.

The message is what I want, and I want it carried out to the letter.

THE PRESIDENT of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Gold Star in lieu of the Fourth Distinguished Service Medal to FLEET ADM...

I think, if you will read the message which I sent to Congress, it explains fully and carefully exactly what I meant, and I have no further ...