Citizens who receive military information for publication from responsible officials qualified to judge the relationship of such information to the national security may rightfully assume that it is safe to publish the information.
Statement by Direction of the President Clarifying His News Conference Remarks on Security Information.
Share
More from Harry Truman
The experience of this early period of public action showed that constant vigilance and competent professional guidance are essential to prevent irreparable losses.
There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances.
I feel the Committee has done a thorough job of investigation and I wish to call your attention to these suggestions, some of which, I am sure, would be helpful.
The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.
Other voices in this conversation
