The American people are deeply grateful that the Seat of the United Nations has been located in their country.

They believe in the future of the United Nations with firm conviction.

This order shall become effective on April 1, 1947.

In computing transfers of leave effected under the provision of sections 934 (b) and 935 of the Foreign Service Act of 1946, five work-days of leave shall be regarded as equivalent to seven calendar days of leave.

In no event shall the amount of annual or sick leave so transferred exceed the maximum amount of annual or sick leave which may accumulate and currently accrue in either the Foreign Service or the Government agency to which such person is…

All functions, duties and powers of the Temporary Controls Administrator and the Office of Temporary Controls with respect to the Veterans' Emergency Housing Program which have heretofore been administered by the Civilian Production…

All prior Executive orders, proclamations, or parts thereof in conflict with this order are amended accordingly.

There may be transferred or otherwise made available to the Office of Housing Expediter, for use in connection with the functions, duties, and powers vested in the Housing Expediter by this order, any funds available to the Office of…

The functions, duties, powers, and authority vested in the Housing Expediter by this order shall be exercised and performed by him or, subject to his discretion and control, by such personnel of the Office of Housing Expediter as the…

Such further measures and dispositions as may be determined by the Director of the Bureau of the Budget to be necessary to effectuate the purposes and provisions of this order shall be carried out in such manner as the Directory may direct…

The standard for the refusal of employment or the removal from employment in an executive department or agency on grounds relating to loyalty shall be that, on all the evidence, reasonable grounds exist for belief that the person involved…

Therefore, I hope that the suggested Joint Resolution may have the early consideration of Congress.

I am sure that it will make a substantial contribution to the improvement of world health conditions through the years.

I am transmitting herewith for your consideration a suggested Joint Resolution providing for United States membership and participation in the World Health Organization.

I have been impressed by the spirit of international good will and community of purpose which have characterized the development of the Constitution of this Organization.

There shall be a loyalty investigation of every person entering the civilian employment of any department or agency of the executive branch of the Federal Government.

This order shall be effective immediately, but compliance with such of its provisions as require the expenditure of funds shall be deferred pending the appropriation of such funds.

An officer or employee who is charged with being disloyal shall have a right to an administrative hearing before a loyalty board in the employing department or agency.