There shall be in the Executive Branch of the Government a National Defense Executive Reserve composed of persons selected from various segments of the civilian economy and from government for training for employment in executive positions in the Federal Government in the event of the occurrence of an emergency that requires such employment.
Executive Order 11179—Providing for the National Defense Executive Reserve
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The mood at the White House this evening is one of cautious optimism.
It is a delight to come back to San Antonio and to see so many friendly and familiar faces.
Thirty-four years ago, I came here as the sun was setting late one evening and I was married to a lovely lady in this city in St. Mark's Church, in downtown San Antonio.
I plan to leave here after the press conference this morning to go to Kansas City to meet with President Truman later in the day.
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