Harry Truman: “They will survive me a long time as public servants.”

I do not. General MacArthur is in the Army, and on active duty, and if he has anything that is of use to the Defense Department, he ought to tell them so they can make use of it.

The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.

The National Security Medal may be awarded to any person, without regard to nationality, including members of the armed forces of the United States, for distinguished achievement or outstanding contribution on or after July 26, 1947, in…

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