Harry Truman: “Thank you very much, Mr. Mayor.”

We venerate these documents not because they are old, not because they are valuable historical relics, but because they still have meaning for us.

The longer I live, the more I am impressed by the significance of our simple official oath to uphold and defend the Constitution.

It is my fervent hope as I leave the Office of the Presidency that recent reckless attacks which can destroy that great asset will subside and that we will continue to go forward in creating a skilled corps of men and women with a public…

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.