Harry Truman: “I am transmitting herewith Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1947, prepared in accordance with the Reorganization Act of…”

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

This ceremony could be no more than a magnificent burial.

The ultimate responsibility is mine in any event.

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 140 I64 Stat. 107, 145); and as Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the United States, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of Defense the…