Harry Truman: “Mr. Lovett made the proper statement on the matter.”

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

Mrs. Beth Campbell Short may be appointed to a permanent competitive position in the classified civil service of the United States without regard to the competitive provisions of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

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

The National Security Medal may be awarded to any person, without regard to nationality, including members of the armed forces of the United States, for distinguished achievement or outstanding contribution on or after July 26, 1947, in…