Harry Truman: “The Democratic Party believes in the people.”

The National Security Medal may be awarded to any person, without regard to nationality, including members of the armed forces of the United States, for distinguished achievement or outstanding contribution on or after July 26, 1947, in…

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.

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