Harry Truman: “They have that cooperation.”

It was suggested, and I decided that it wouldn't serve any good purpose, it would be just a piece of demagoguery; and that is what it turned out to be.

There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances.

I can't see any good purpose to be served by that.

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…