Harry Truman: “And I know very well that is exactly what we are going to do.”

Mrs. Beth Campbell Short may be appointed to a permanent competitive position in the classified civil service of the United States without regard to the competitive provisions of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

Of course I would. I wouldn't be discourteous to anybody. I never have been.

That is his duty. That is his duty.

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.