Harry Truman: “I have never seen such a dry--dry newspaper conference in my life!”

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

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

I hereby direct all departments and agencies of the Government to cooperate with the Secretary of State in the execution of his authority under this proclamation and any subsequent proclamation, rule, regulation, or order issued in…

I believe that the report is of great value.