Harry Truman: “I think the best thing for you to do is to wait and read the veto message which will be out soon.”

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

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances.

I am happy to join with you in the recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Civil Service merit system.