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On the recordFebruary 28, 1948
Its greatest strength lies in the fact that it belongs to the people.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Radio Remarks Opening the Red Cross Fund Campaign.

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

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