Harry Truman: “The enactment of legislation in derogation of these firmly established principles would, in my opinion, create a most…”

I do not. General MacArthur is in the Army, and on active duty, and if he has anything that is of use to the Defense Department, he ought to tell them so they can make use of it.

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.

This ceremony could be no more than a magnificent burial.