Harry Truman: “The United States has embarked upon the course of increasing its armed strength only for the purpose of helping to keep…”

I feel the Committee has done a thorough job of investigation and I wish to call your attention to these suggestions, some of which, I am sure, would be helpful.

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 have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

It is my fervent hope as I leave the Office of the Presidency that recent reckless attacks which can destroy that great asset will subside and that we will continue to go forward in creating a skilled corps of men and women with a public…