Harry Truman: “It certainly would endanger security, and as Commander in Chief of the United States Armed Forces, and for security…”

The ultimate responsibility is mine in any event.

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.

This ceremony could be no more than a magnificent burial.

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.