Harry Truman: “On October 23, 1945, I recommended to the Congress the enactment of a system of universal training.”

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

They should be strong enough to see that unified multiple-purpose development is planned for, and works operated harmoniously in each basin-wide comprehensive system.

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

I believe that the report is of great value.