The President's News Conference
06/20/1951
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The weapons of destruction have become so powerful and so terrible that we can't even think of another all-out war.
The rules and regulations applicable to the military establishment shall continue in full force and effect at all times ...
I am concerned that the program outlined above be initiated at the earliest practicable date.
This order shall supersede Executive Order No. 9277 of December 3, 1941, entitled 'Award of the Purple Heart to Persons ...