Harry Truman: “We Americans have a democratic way of acting when our freedoms are threatened.”

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

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

I feel the Committee has done a thorough job of investigation and I wish to call your attention to these suggestions, some of which, I am sure, would be helpful.

It is my fervent hope as I leave the Office of the Presidency that recent reckless attacks which can destroy that great asset will subside and that we will continue to go forward in creating a skilled corps of men and women with a public…