Harry Truman: “HE SERVED his Government faithfully, intelligently, and modestly for a period which spanned almost a third of our…”

It was suggested, and I decided that it wouldn't serve any good purpose, it would be just a piece of demagoguery; and that is what it turned out to be.

No more than one National Security Medal shall be awarded to any one person, but for subsequent services justifying an award, a suitable device may be awarded to be worn with the Medal.

The ultimate responsibility is mine in any event.

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