Harry Truman: “ON THE OCCASION of your election as President of the French Republic I extend my most sincere congratulations and best…”

The ultimate responsibility is mine in any event.

There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances.

That is his duty. That is his duty.

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.