Harry Truman: “This time, we must make sure that the tragic events that followed the First World War are not repeated.”

They should be strong enough to see that unified multiple-purpose development is planned for, and works operated harmoniously in each basin-wide comprehensive system.

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

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

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