Harry Truman: “I have said to the kids that come to see me--the future farmers, the Boy Scouts-that I would give anything in the world…”

That is his duty. That is his duty.

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

I feel the Committee has done a thorough job of investigation and I wish to call your attention to these suggestions, some of which, I am sure, would be helpful.

The ultimate responsibility is mine in any event.