Harry Truman: “I hope some time that I shall have a chance to do it.”

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…

This ceremony could be no more than a magnificent burial.

The longer I live, the more I am impressed by the significance of our simple official oath to uphold and defend the Constitution.

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.