Harry Truman: “That report is absolutely without foundation.”

The longer I live, the more I am impressed by the significance of our simple official oath to uphold and defend the Constitution.

I hereby direct all departments and agencies of the Government to cooperate with the Secretary of State in the execution of his authority under this proclamation and any subsequent proclamation, rule, regulation, or order issued in…

That is his duty. That is his duty.

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