Harry Truman: “Personal incomes and corporate profits are at record levels.”

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 experience of this early period of public action showed that constant vigilance and competent professional guidance are essential to prevent irreparable losses.

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

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