Harry Truman: “It is a responsibility which we will have to assume.”

The Constitution is a living force--it is a growing thing.

I am glad that the Bill of Rights is at last to be exhibited side by side with the Constitution.

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.

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…