Harry Truman: “I see no reason to stop it now.”

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

That is his duty. That is his duty.

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

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