Harry Truman: “We have doubled the number of men in our active Armed Forces since last June.”

We venerate these documents not because they are old, not because they are valuable historical relics, but because they still have meaning for us.

That is his duty. That is his duty.

This ceremony could be no more than a magnificent burial.

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.