Harry Truman: “You all know what the Democratic record has been in building up the West.”

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.

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

This ceremony could be no more than a magnificent burial.

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.