On the recordJanuary 18, 1953
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.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “The decoration established by this order shall be awarded by the President of the United States or, under regulations…”
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Executive Order 10431—National Security Medal
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