Harry Truman: “It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace.”

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

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

I do not. General MacArthur is in the Army, and on active duty, and if he has anything that is of use to the Defense Department, he ought to tell them so they can make use of it.

The decoration established by this order shall be awarded by the President of the United States or, under regulations approved by him, by such person or persons as he may designate.