Harry Truman: “By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes, it is hereby ordered as follows:”

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

I made a 14,400-mile trip to get a lot of misinformation.

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

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…