Harry Truman: “I am happy to be here this morning, and I want to assure you that this is not my first visit to Richmond.”

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

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

The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.

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