Harry Truman: “All around the world the free nations have been gaining in strength.”

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

I feel the Committee has done a thorough job of investigation and I wish to call your attention to these suggestions, some of which, I am sure, would be helpful.

It is my fervent hope as I leave the Office of the Presidency that recent reckless attacks which can destroy that great asset will subside and that we will continue to go forward in creating a skilled corps of men and women with a public…

There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances.