Harry Truman: “Discussed the welfare of the Philippine Islands and the Philippine Republic. Had a very pleasant visit with the…”

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.

The course of action you recommend has my approval.

I made a 14,400-mile trip to get a lot of misinformation.

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.