Harry Truman: “I don't think it needs to be increased.”

I believe that the report is of great value.

Members of the armed forces of the United States who are awarded the decoration established by this order are authorized to wear the medal and the ribbon symbolic of the award, as may be authorized by uniform regulations approved by the…

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

No more than one National Security Medal shall be awarded to any one person, but for subsequent services justifying an award, a suitable device may be awarded to be worn with the Medal.