Harry Truman actually said...

I have made up my mind, and I am going to suggest in the reorganization plan after the first of the year, that both be transferred to the De...

In a short time. I can't give you the exact date.

Since to comprehend and value our liberties is the first condition of remaining free,

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate December 15, 1947, as Bill of Rights Day;