Harry Truman: “Maybe that is why we realize that we are a part of the whole world.”

They should be strong enough to see that unified multiple-purpose development is planned for, and works operated harmoniously in each basin-wide comprehensive system.

Without multiple-purpose river basin development, I believe that few of these accomplishments would have been possible.

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.

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