Harry Truman: “Our essential economic problem is to put to sound, productive use our increasing technical knowledge and our growing…”

The Constitution is a living force--it is a growing thing.

I am happy to join with you in the recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Civil Service merit system.

This ceremony could be no more than a magnificent burial.

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.