Harry Truman: “I did not mention it. The platform mentioned it, Miss May.”

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

Without multiple-purpose river basin development, I believe that few of these accomplishments would have been possible.

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.

We have learned that the mark of a well-managed land lies in the care a Nation gives to its rivers.