Harry Truman: “The North Atlantic Treaty is further evidence of our determination to work for a peaceful world.”

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

No more than one National Security Medal shall be awarded to any one person, but for subsequent services justifying an award, a suitable device may be awarded to be worn with the Medal.

That is his duty. That is his duty.

We have discovered that the Constitution does not prevent us from correcting social injustice, or advancing the general welfare.