Harry Truman: “In my judgment, it would be impossible to administer this Act without creating a twilight species of second-class…”

The course of action you recommend has my approval.

I can't see any good purpose to be served by that.

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

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.