The President's News Conference
11/19/1952
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We venerate these documents not because they are old, not because they are valuable historical relics, but because they ...
There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenanc...
That is his duty. That is his duty.
The Constitution is a living force--it is a growing thing.