Harry Truman: “We want to contribute to that enjoyment all we can.”

They should be strong enough to see that unified multiple-purpose development is planned for, and works operated harmoniously in each basin-wide comprehensive system.

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.

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