Harry Truman: “The Office of Defense Transportation, established by Executive Order No. 8989 of December 18, 1941, together with the…”

I am happy to join with you in the recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Civil Service merit system.

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

We have learned that the mark of a well-managed land lies in the care a Nation gives to its rivers.

I believe that the report is of great value.