Harry Truman: “I should like you to join with me in carrying this work forward.”

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.

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

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