Harry Truman: “It might be construed that way. We had a three party system in the last campaign.”

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.

It was suggested, and I decided that it wouldn't serve any good purpose, it would be just a piece of demagoguery; and that is what it turned out to be.

As far as I am concerned.

The ultimate responsibility is mine in any event.