Harry Truman: “I certainly was. I wrote him a letter and told him I hoped he would run, so of course I am pleased he decided to do it.”

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

It is my fervent hope as I leave the Office of the Presidency that recent reckless attacks which can destroy that great asset will subside and that we will continue to go forward in creating a skilled corps of men and women with a public…

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

I believe that the report is of great value.