Harry Truman: “This Republic can last--well, indefinitely, I hope--I won't make any prophecies, but it ought to continue forever if we…”

We have discovered that the Constitution does not prevent us from correcting social injustice, or advancing the general welfare.

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.

I feel the Committee has done a thorough job of investigation and I wish to call your attention to these suggestions, some of which, I am sure, would be helpful.

I am glad that the Bill of Rights is at last to be exhibited side by side with the Constitution.