The President's News Conference
09/04/1946
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I am happy to join with you in the recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Civil Service...
I can't see any good purpose to be served by that.
Of course I would. I wouldn't be discourteous to anybody. I never have been.
There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenanc...