Harry Truman: “They have discussed the matter with my Military Aide, and that is as far as it will go.”

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

This ceremony could be no more than a magnificent burial.

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

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 140 I64 Stat. 107, 145); and as Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the United States, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of Defense the…