Harry Truman: “I hope you will perfect this program in the next few days.”

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

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…

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.

This ceremony could be no more than a magnificent burial.