Harry Truman: “By virtue of the authority vested in me as the President of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:”

I believe that the report is of great value.

That is his duty. That is his duty.

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.

The decoration established by this order shall be awarded by the President of the United States or, under regulations approved by him, by such person or persons as he may designate.