Harry Truman: “Our Flag will be planted in the heart of the empire of our last remaining enemy.”

The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.

It is my fervent hope as I leave the Office of the Presidency that recent reckless attacks which can destroy that great asset will subside and that we will continue to go forward in creating a skilled corps of men and women with a public…

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

The experience of this early period of public action showed that constant vigilance and competent professional guidance are essential to prevent irreparable losses.