Harry Truman: “I had a very pleasant conversation with the Governor, and he came to make a report to me on his trip.”

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

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

I wouldn't take any, now. It's a little late.

Without multiple-purpose river basin development, I believe that few of these accomplishments would have been possible.