Harry Truman: “People who are trying to do this are not helping our country.”

The ultimate responsibility is mine in any event.

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.

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

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.