Harry Truman: “The Federal Government has a clear duty to see that Constitutional guarantees of individual liberties and of equal…”

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.

It is my fervent hope as I leave the Office of the Presidency that recent reckless attacks which can destroy that great asset will subside and that we will continue to go forward in creating a skilled corps of men and women with a public…

I wouldn't take any, now. It's a little late.

I can't see any good purpose to be served by that.