Harry Truman: “In this campaign let us live up fully to the Red Feather slogan: 'Everybody gives--and everybody benefits.'”

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…

I enjoin upon all officers of the United States charged with the execution of the laws thereof the utmost diligence in preventing violations of section 215 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and this proclamation, including the…

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.

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