Harry Truman: “That has been on the agenda this year, but these things are only in contemplation.”

The course of action you recommend has my approval.

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.

Without multiple-purpose river basin development, I believe that few of these accomplishments would have been possible.

The National Security Medal may be awarded to any person, without regard to nationality, including members of the armed forces of the United States, for distinguished achievement or outstanding contribution on or after July 26, 1947, in…