Harry Truman: “Mr. Acheson, as a private citizen in 1940, was among those who first saw clearly the Fascist threat to our national…”

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

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

The experience of this early period of public action showed that constant vigilance and competent professional guidance are essential to prevent irreparable losses.

The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.