The President's News Conference
04/20/1949
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There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenanc...
The ultimate responsibility is mine in any event.
They should be strong enough to see that unified multiple-purpose development is planned for, and works operated harmoni...
No more than one National Security Medal shall be awarded to any one person, but for subsequent services justifying an a...