Proclamation 2864—Thanksgiving Day, 1949
11/09/1949
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I believe that the report is of great value.
The decoration established by this order shall be awarded by the President of the United States or, under regulations ap...
There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenanc...
The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.