Harry Truman: “Oh yes, it is moving gradually--slowly and gradually toward world peace, and we will eventually get it.”

I am happy to join with you in the recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Civil Service merit system.

No more than one National Security Medal shall be awarded to any one person, but for subsequent services justifying an award, a suitable device may be awarded to be worn with the Medal.

We venerate these documents not because they are old, not because they are valuable historical relics, but because they still have meaning for us.

The Constitution is a living force--it is a growing thing.