Harry Truman: “I have received no such letter.”

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

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.

We know that large reserves of generating capacity are vital to economic health and to national security.

The experience of this early period of public action showed that constant vigilance and competent professional guidance are essential to prevent irreparable losses.