Harry Truman: “I am happy to be up here talking to you once more from the same old stand.”

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 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.

As far as I am concerned.