Harry Truman: “And I am saying to you, which is better, to spend 3, or 4, or 5 billions a year for peace, or to spend a hundred billion…”

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

Mrs. Beth Campbell Short may be appointed to a permanent competitive position in the classified civil service of the United States without regard to the competitive provisions of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

I enjoin upon all officers of the United States charged with the execution of the laws thereof the utmost diligence in preventing violations of section 215 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and this proclamation, including the…

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