Harry Truman: “All I am asking you to do is to help the President of the United States to mobilize the moral forces in the world to…”

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.

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

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…