Harry Truman: “He reserved the right to bring forward modifications for the consideration of NATO, if he so desired, at a later stage.”

I am happy to join with you in the recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Civil Service merit system.

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

This ceremony could be no more than a magnificent burial.