Harry Truman: “The program has not reached the point yet where it is necessary for me to intervene.”

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

I wouldn't take any, now. It's a little late.

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.

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.