Harry Truman: “I have the honor to hand you the certificate and the medal.”

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

No, there's no reason for me to see him.

The National Security Medal may be awarded to any person, without regard to nationality, including members of the armed forces of the United States, for distinguished achievement or outstanding contribution on or after July 26, 1947, in…

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.