Remarks to the National Citizens' Committee for United Nations Day.
09/06/1950
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The experience of this early period of public action showed that constant vigilance and competent professional guidance ...
There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenanc...
I wouldn't take any, now. It's a little late.
The course of action you recommend has my approval.