Harry Truman: “These young men are just like we were, they appreciate more than you will ever know what you people are doing.”

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.

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

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.

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