Harry Truman: “We discussed the whole Puerto Rican situation when he was in here this morning.”

The decoration established by this order shall be awarded by the President of the United States or, under regulations approved by him, by such person or persons as he may designate.

The Constitution is a living force--it is a growing thing.

I am happy to join with you in the recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Civil Service merit system.

The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.