Harry Truman: “They are, indeed, the keystone of our protection against the destruction of another war and against the terrible weapons…”

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

I feel the Committee has done a thorough job of investigation and I wish to call your attention to these suggestions, some of which, I am sure, would be helpful.

We have learned that the mark of a well-managed land lies in the care a Nation gives to its rivers.

Members of the armed forces of the United States who are awarded the decoration established by this order are authorized to wear the medal and the ribbon symbolic of the award, as may be authorized by uniform regulations approved by the…