Harry Truman: “It is very thoughtful and generous of the King, your father, to send this gift.”

The course of action you recommend has my approval.

I do not. General MacArthur is in the Army, and on active duty, and if he has anything that is of use to the Defense Department, he ought to tell them so they can make use of it.

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

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.