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…”

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

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

I believe that the report is of great value.

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.