Harry Truman: “Today, in the United States, there is a growing--and dangerous--concentration of immense economic power in the hands of…”

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

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

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

We have learned that the mark of a well-managed land lies in the care a Nation gives to its rivers.