Harry Truman: “No, I never had a private conference with him in his life.”

We have discovered that the Constitution does not prevent us from correcting social injustice, or advancing the general welfare.

The decoration established by this order shall be awarded by the President of the United States or, under regulations approved by him, by such person or persons as he may designate.

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

It was suggested, and I decided that it wouldn't serve any good purpose, it would be just a piece of demagoguery; and that is what it turned out to be.